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Spirit beefs up Atlantic City, adds Atlanta

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:08 GMT

Beginning May 17, Spirit Airlines will add seasonal nonstop service between Atlanta and Atlantic City, N.J.

Air France keeps many flights despite strike

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:28 GMT

Air France says it expects to maintain more than 85% of its long-haul flights and 80% of European flights when pilots, cabin crew and other personnel ...

How to score the best hotel rooms

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:04 GMT

When it comes to hotel rooms, the definition of "best" is in the mind of the key holder. Here's how to be sure that you're getting the best possible room to suit your needs.

Nearly 500 cruisers stricken by Norovirus

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:10 GMT

Nearly 500 cases of Norovirus have been reported on two Florida-based Princess Cruises ships, the cruise line said Sunday.

Heathrow cancels flights as snow blankets London

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:09 GMT

Heathrow Airport, one of the world&os;s busiest international airports, canceled about three out of 10 flights Sunday as several inches of snow fell on London overnight.

Name that airport ...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:10 GMT

Here is this week's "name that airport" photo.

Air marshal report paints unflattering picture

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:41 GMT

A long-awaited report on alleged misconduct within the Federal Air Marshal Service concludes that while supervisors do not engage in "widespread" discrimination and retaliation against rank-and-file air marshals, the agency is far from trouble-free.

Another European airline fails; 7,000 stranded

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:25 GMT

Hungary's Malev Airlines ceased operations early this morning, becoming the second European airline to fold in the past week. Spainish carrier ...

Spirit adds $2 'unintended consequence fee'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:36 GMT

Spirit Airlines has added a $2 "unintended consequence" fee to all of its tickets.

Bali beyond sun, sand and sex

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:29 GMT

Bali may have its share of tourists seeking nothing more than sun and sex in the party triad of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, but this only forms a small part of what's on offer.

Spirit to try DFW-Myrtle Beach nonstop

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:35 GMT

Beginning May 3, Spirit Airlines will add nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Austin airport sets all-time passenger record

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:10 GMT

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport set its all-time passenger record in 2011, surpassing the 9-million mark for the first-time ever, The ...

American Airlines to slash up to 13,000 jobs

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:59 GMT

In a story just crossing the newswires this afternoon, The Associated Press reports:

Full text: AA CEO's letter regarding cuts

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:58 GMT

Here is the full text of the letter AMR CEO Tom Horton sent to employees Wednesday.

Spirit Airlines adding 'unintended consequences fee'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:47 GMT

Spirit Airlines says a new federal regulation aimed at protecting consumers is forcing it to charge passengers an additional $2 for a ticket.

French Polynesia minus the second mortgage

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:34 GMT

Despite a reputation for opulence and exclusivity, it&os;s perfectly possible to visit these dreamy islands without taking out a second mortgage.

Citibank says frequent flier miles are taxable

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:57 GMT

Some American Airlines frequent-fliers got a jolt this week after Citibank sent tax forms that listed miles as taxable miscellaneous income. ...

American Airlines drops Nova Scotia

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:10 GMT

American Airlines will drop Halifax, Nova Scotia, from its route map, The Chronicle-Herald of Halifax reports.

Skies over New York remain gridlocked

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:45 GMT

In case you missed this story in Monday's newspaper, USA TODAY reporter Charisse Jones takes a look at the increasingly chronic delays affecting ...

American Airlines pressured to save pensions

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:09 GMT

If American Airlines parent AMR intends to shed its workers' pensions in bankruptcy court, it will likely get a fight from the government.