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April 16, 2009
Southwest's Red Ink and Baggage Fees

Would Southwest Airlines have turned a profit the past quarter if it had charged checked-baggage fees?

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April 16, 2009
10 ways to save with frequent flier programs

Casino pit bosses will tell you the best way to make your table action pay dividends is to sign up for a players card that is used to record points based on how much money you put down and how long you play.

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April 15, 2009
United To Charge Heavier Passengers Twice To Fly

If "beefy" or "curvy" describes you, here is a word of warning: United Airlines will begin aggressively enforcing a new policy that allows it to charge heavier passengers twice to fly.

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April 15, 2009
The Air Service of the Nordic Capitals

Last week I traveled to Europe. It was a whirlwind trip � three cities in three days � and I barely had time to get adjusted to the time zone before returning back home.

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April 15, 2009
Crisis to ground Qantas flights as profit in freefall

A dramatic collapse in international travel has driven Qantas into the red for only the second time since it was floated 15 years ago, forcing the airline to axe up to 1750 jobs, cut back on flights, ground 10 planes and delay the delivery of its next generation of jets.

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April 13, 2009
US Airlines May Cancel More Aircraft Orders

US airlines, which have already downsized, may be forced to defer or cancel more aircraft orders if the prolonged recession further erodes travel demand and continues to choke credit markets.

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April 13, 2009
Airport Check-in - What's New

Electronic boarding passes, which let travelers use a barcode sent to their smartphones to clear security and board, have previously been limited to domestic and regional fliers.

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April 12, 2009
Airline passengers revolt against hours spent on the tarmac

If you're stranded on a plane for more than three hours, should the airline be required to make sure you have food, water and clean bathrooms?

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April 8, 2009
US gives nod to Continental's Star Alliance plans

Continental Airlines has been given a tentative nod from the US Department of Transportation for its plans to join the Star Alliance.

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April 8, 2009
V Australia launches Brisbane-LA route

V Australia commences flights from Queensland’s state capital Brisbane to Los Angeles today (April 8), the carrier’s second route from Australia to LA.

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