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FAA: Air Traffic System Soon at Full Operation
The Federal Aviation Administration said that the U.S. air traffic system will resume normal operations by Sunday evening after lawmakers rushed a bill through...
Air Travel by the Pound and Other Odd Airline Pricing Schemes
After tiny upstart carrier Samoa Air announced it would start charging passengers based on how much they weigh, travelers reacted by calling the pricing model...
China Considers Overhaul to Streamline Government
(BEIJING) — The Ministry of Railways operates ultramodern bullet trains but its singular focus on rail at a time of booming car ownership and air travel makes it...
Angry Travelers Protest Airline Delays in China
For airline crews working on Chinese domestic flights, getting passengers to obey the seat belt sign is the least of their worries.
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Makes ‘Awesome’ Maiden U.S. Voyage
A United Airlines flight from Houston to Chicago was the inaugural commercial trip for Boeing's high-tech new aircraft — and the passengers seemed to love it
Man Arrested at LAX for Transporting an Arsenal of Weapons
Though long security lines and increasingly invasive searches have become the hallmarks of modern air travel, even the most diligent screeners let a rogue bottle...
JFK Airport Workers Arrested for Stealing 100,000 Tiny Bottles of Booze
Pop quiz: What’s the best thing about air travel? A) The little bags of pretzels. B) Those adorably compact bottles of liquor. C) Hangin’ out with the...
Flight Attendant Dares Frustrated Passengers To Exit Airplane
It’s no Steven Slater evacuation-slide escape or JetBlue pilot freakout, but a recent rant by flight attendant Jose Serrano is definitely up there in the...
Flying Overseas? Your Suitcase May Need It’s Own $100 Ticket
Planning a long trip to Europe this summer? Then prepare to pack light — or pay up. United Airlines has hiked its fee for a second checked bag on international...
Hot Air
You know things are bad for environmental policy when the U.S. and China--usually the main antagonists on climate policy--team up to stop Europe from going...
