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2008 Review: The Best - and Worst - Airlines and Airports

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 6, 2009 at 1:01 pm

The best part of booking travel is actually getting to your destination, but delays and detours can really put a damper on the deal. Thanks to a new report from FlightStats (www.flightstats.com), we've got the best - and worst -...

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South Florida Airports Report Drop in Holiday Travel

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 6, 2009 at 9:24 am

What was once a hot-spot for holiday travel saw a decline in travelers this year. Initial estimates reveal that airports in South Florida saw fewer holiday travelers in 2008 than in years past. Although official figures have not been released...

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December Holiday Travel Down 70 Percent

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 5, 2009 at 9:15 am

Labeling airline on-time holiday performance numbers during December “nothing less than abysmal,” FlightStats (www.flightstats.com) says Christmastime delays “pulled the numbers for the month down below 70 percent for the first time all year.” The best performing major U.S. airline for...

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SuperShuttle Arrives at Raleigh/Durham

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 5, 2009 at 7:15 am

It doesn’t make a lot of sense to land a great discount airfare, only to have to pay out the nose for a cab ride when you get off the airplane. That’s the premise upon which SuperShuttle operates, and the...

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Tulsa International considering baggage collection zone

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 2, 2009 at 6:30 am

Officials at Tulsa International Airport are considering setting up a collection zone around its baggage conveyors, it has been revealed. Local news provider KTen reports that a member of the city's utility board, Rick Hudson, suggested that a three to...

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New stores at Hartsfield-Jackson

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 2, 2009 at 6:25 am

The first four stores of 70 new retailers have opened at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. A quarter of the new outlets will be located in the atrium and baggage claim areas, meaning customers do not need to wait in security...

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First commercial flight at Somerset, Ky

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 2, 2009 at 6:08 am

The first commercial flight at Somerset in Kentucky took place last weekend. Lake Cumberland Regional Airport's first commercial service departed last Saturday, December 27 2008. The new flight is being operated by Air Azul, and will be offered on Mondays,...

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Lane closure at LAX

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 2, 2009 at 5:51 am

Passengers going to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are being advised to allow additional time to reach the airport as a result of a lane closure. Roadway enhancements starting January 5 are leading to the closure of the innermost southbound...

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Better than the bar? – walk your way to way to health at MSY

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 2, 2009 at 5:31 am

Here’s a bit of a heretical notion: a brisk walk is better for you than a trip to the bar. You should try it – especially before a long flight. The folks who run Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport...

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More cheap parking lands in Vegas – lots shift locations

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 2, 2009 at 5:17 am

It’s easier than ever to get a cheap parking space at Las Vegas McCarran International (LAS) www.mccarran.com now that the airport has opened a new 5,100-space Economy Parking Lot. The price: $8 per day. The Economy Lot is located just...

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More delays into JFK?

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 31, 2008 at 2:30 pm

Labeling the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) www.faa.gov new holding pattern procedures above New York City “flawed and inefficient,” the National Air Traffic Controllers Association www.natca.org maintains the agency didn’t have enough controllers to implement the new set-up this past Monday....

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Go online, park cheap at Baltimore/Washington

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 31, 2008 at 2:15 pm

With a heavy dose of flights from discount airlines Southwest and AirTran, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) www.bwiairport.com is already known for cheap flights. Now, add cheap parking to the allure. Starting January 1 you can park in either...

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Bus rates, bag cart rates rise at LAX

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 31, 2008 at 7:15 am

It’s getting costlier to get to, and schlep your bags through, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) www.lawa.org. Come January 1 FlyAway bus fares from Union Station and Van Nuys to LAX will run $6 each-way for adults; $5 each-way from...

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New terminal connector at Philadelphia airport

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 31, 2008 at 5:43 am

Philadelphia International Airport has opened a new terminal connector that is aimed at reducing waiting times for travelers. The new system will connect Terminals D and E, which together serve a quarter of passengers at the airport. Security checkpoints will...

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More ATMs on way to Phoenix Sky Harbor

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 30, 2008 at 8:01 am

The Arizona Republic www.arizonarepublic.com reports that more ATMs are on their way to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) www.phxskyharbor.com - and they’ll be set up where passengers are, post-security. The newspaper reports that Sky Harbor, the country’s seventh-busiest airport, intends...

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Little Italy cuisine lands at Chicago O’Hare

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 29, 2008 at 4:33 am

In search of authentic Northern Italian cuisine at the world’s second-busiest airport? Consider this new offering. Stefani’s Tuscany Café just opened a full-service, wit-down restaurant at Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) www.flychicago.com. The restaurant has its roots on Taylor Street, in...

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SFO Goes Green: Airport Offers ‘Green’ Spending to Travelers

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 27, 2008 at 9:40 am

You can recycle your plastic, keep organic produce around the house and even use recycled paper products in the bathroom, but there isn't much you can do about eco-friendly airplanes... until now. Traveling green just got a bit more conscience-friendly,...

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DOT: Reduce NY Flights to Avoid Delays

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 26, 2008 at 5:57 am

The latest news from New York airports comes from the Department of Transportation (DOT), who called for New York airports to reduce the number of New York flights operating at LaGuardia Airport in New York in an effort to reduce...

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DFW Launches ‘SantaTracker’ Web Site

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 23, 2008 at 11:00 am

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) launched its yearly SantaTracker Web Site for families to keep up with Santa's whereabouts this holiday season. The interactive Web site will track Santa's path through Jan. 6, 2009. For kids with a flare for...

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DOT Ranks Top Airports, Top Airlines

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 22, 2008 at 2:00 pm

Who’s tops amongst airports and airlines through September of 2008? The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (www.bts.gov) ranks Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL), not surprisingly, as the busiest airport in the land. When it comes to passengers, Southwest flies more...

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TSA Sets Out to Bust Watch List “Myths”

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 22, 2008 at 12:00 pm

Myth: There are more than one million names on the The Transportation Security Administration (www.tsa.gov) Watch List of those who potentially pose threats to the air transportation system. Fact: The TSA is making a concerted effort to bust what it...

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Dallas/Fort Worth Air Traffic Control to Investigate Unreported Operational Errors

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 22, 2008 at 9:37 am

An “operational error” occurs when air traffic controllers allow airplanes fly too close to one another. The consequences, although usually benign, can be catastrophic. Now comes word that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA www.faa.gov) may finally be reporting just how...

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New Parking Lands at Washington DCA – Reagan

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 22, 2008 at 7:13 am

Washington Reagan National Airport (DCQ) will soon be a lot easier to travel to, thanks to the 1,400 public parking spaces that are planned for the airport. The area around the airport is virtually devoid of private parking lots and...

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Fewer Fliers Predicted at LAX this Holiday Season

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 22, 2008 at 7:07 am

Good news for travelers on Los Angeles flights: it’s going to be less crowded at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this holiday season. The condition of the economy means only 2.35 million flyers will fly through LAX – down 14...

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Air Traffic Command Center Breaks Ground

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 18, 2008 at 12:23 pm

As this country’s air traffic control set-up segues into a satellite-based system, there’s going to be a new facility to coordinate it. The Federal Aviation Administration www.faa.gov just started construction on a high-tech Air Traffic Control System Command Center near...

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Newark Airport to Test New Satellite System

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 18, 2008 at 11:31 am

Newark Liberty International Airport will pilot a new satellite navigation system designed to reduce flight delays. The New York hub will be the first major airport in the country to test the Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS). The next generation...

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Snow in ‘Sin City’ – Las Vegas Airport Delays ‘Moderate’

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 18, 2008 at 7:51 am

To say that snow in Las Vegas is rare would be an understatement. But, Mother Nature prevails and up to three inches of it has fallen upon the desert blanketing the entertainment and gaming headquarters over the past several hours....

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Severe Weather Alerts: Boston, Philadelphia, New York Flights Delayed

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 12, 2008 at 6:54 am

The Air Traffic Control System Command Center (www.fly.faa.gov) is reporting flight delays at Boston's Logan International Airport (BOS), New York airports and Philadelphia airports. According to the FAA, incoming flight traffic scheduled for these airports is being delayed at its...

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Greece Resumes Flights After 24-Hour Strike

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 11, 2008 at 10:23 am

Athens International Airport has reopened after a 24-hour strike by air traffic controllers. The walkout started at 10 p.m. local time on Dec. 9. Hundreds of domestic and international Greece flights were canceled during this period and travelers were stuck...

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Borders Opens Another Outlet at Philadelphia Airport

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 10, 2008 at 9:27 am

Borders bookstore plans to open another location at Philadelphia International Airport later this month. The books, music and films retailer will open its second store on Dec. 17 between Concourses D and E. More than 7,000 books, DVDs and CDs...

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