Sleepy Air-Traffic Controllers Spark FAA Changes
The Federal Aviation Association will add air traffic controllers to 27 towers after another air-traffic controller fell asleep on the job. This time it was at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Nevada. After several attempts to contact the air-traffic controller, the pilot of an air …
A 6-Year-Old Girl Gets Airport Pat-Down
A TSA agent’s pat-down of a child at the Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans has caused a major uproar. This video, posted on YouTube, shows a female TSA agent explaining the security procedure to the child’s mother Selena Drexel, and then subjecting 6-year-old Anna …
Earthquake Shakes Japan Again
Japan was rocked by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake today, near the same location of the 9.0-magnitude temblor on March 11. Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for places on the coast. Miyagi is the primary area that will be affected. NPR’s Greg Dixon reports …
Southwest Airlines Repairs Cracked Planes
Photo: News photographers huddle around the damaged piece of the Southwest Airlines flight 812 at NTSB headquarters in Washington (Reuters) Four Southwest planes, repaired for cracks, will likely return to service by Saturday. Airline officials say the 5th plane with cracks in the skin will …
Killer Whale Returns to Perform at SeaWorld
The orca responsible for his trainer’s death last year is performing at SeaWorld Orlando again. The killer whale Tilikum was back in the pool performing for crowds last week. The whale will also be part of the “One Ocean” show at SeaWorld, which debuts April …
LivingSocial Offers Hotel Deals
LivingSocial has expanded its portfolio to offer hotel deals. A few months ago, the daily-deal maker launched LivingSocial Escapes, a travel division that offers 1- or 2-night travel experiences. The company provide its members with deals on a few hotels within driving distance and a …
Record Snowfall Extends Ski Season
Ski resorts, located along the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, are attracting more skiers and snowboarders after record snowfalls. The Sierra typically gets snowfall in April, but this season the area has seen more than 61 feet of snow — just a few feet shy …
New Business-Class Perks on United Continental
Photo: United Continental Great news for business travelers and frequent fliers! United Continental has announced plans to offer more perks to its customers, including free in-flight Wi-Fi. United Airlines will add Wi-Fi to more than 200 planes, including its Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft. United …
Sheraton Hotels Get A Makeover
Photo: This is the outdoor lounge at the Sheraton Tribeca in the Big Apple, where club members can enjoy amenities while looking at the city skyline. (Sheraton Hotels) Sheraton has renovated 103 of its hotels in North America. Starwood, Sheraton’s parent company, kicked off a …
Expedia To Launch New Hotel App
Looking for an easier, new way to book hotel rooms? Expedia.com will launch a new app soon for travelers to search for and book hotel rooms. The free app will be available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. According to MSNBC.com, Expedia Hotels app is …
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