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  • RECORD H1 FOR ETIHAD AS 28 PER CENT INCREASE IN REVENUES CONTRIBUTES TO POSITIVE EBITDAR Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:35AMÇѹ·Õè 20 ¡Ã¡®Ò¤Á 2554 16:29 ¹. Etihad Airways today reported its most successful first half year, with revenues up 28 per cent to US$ 1,720 million (H1 2010: US$ 1,342 million), driven by solid performances in both passenger and cargo activities.
  • AMR Said to Plan Airbus-Boeing Split With Record 400 Jets Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:28AMAmerican Airlines plans to split a record order of about 400 jets between Boeing Co. and Airbus SAS as the European planemaker widens its U.S. foothold and Boeing shifts strategy, people familiar with the matter said.
  • Global Healthcare Cold Chain Logistics Market Report & Forecast (2011-2016) Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:14AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
  • Israel trapping in Europe hundreds of political opponents: Israel Today Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:57AMIsrael recognized the independence of Southern Sudan states. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at today’s cabinet meeting. “We recognize the new state and wish him well” – said Netanyahu.
  • Man accused of in-flight disturbance indicted Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:44AMCLEVELAND (AP) — A college student accused of disrupting a United Airlines flight headed from Chicago to Germany has been indicted in federal court in Cleveland.
  • Friend of Flight 93 pilot to speak in Fairmont and Milligan Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:31AMYORK — On Sept. 10, 2001, United Airlines Pilot Jason Dahl sat down next to Omaha native Rob Quillen. The two men were on a flight from Denver, Colo., to Newark, N.J. It was a flight that neither of the men were supposed to take.
  • ROWVA School District moves from red to black on lunches Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:43AM After many years of seeing red in the district lunch report, ROWVA District 208 is seeing a positive balance.
  • State adopts resolutions recognizing Sept. 11th National Memorial Trail, Garden of Reflection in Bucks Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:44AMHARRISBURG (May 24) – The House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution (H.R. 303) sponsored by state Reps. Steven J. Santarsiero, D-31, and Carl Metzgar, R-Bedford/Somerset, to recognize and honor the September 11th National Memorial Trail and its connection to two memorials located in Pennsylvania.
  • Who Has the Worst Customer Service? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:32AMBUFFALO, NY - Quality customer service is hard to come by these days -- especially online -- but one website is now holding other companies accountable and it's a bookmark I have ready to go.
  • Airlines back away from airfare increase Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:27AMAirfare increases initiated Friday by the world’s largest airline, United-Continental, and seconded by the world’s second largest, Delta, faltered Monday.
  • PAL No. 1 in international passengers carried Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:05AMPHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) yesterday said it carried the most number of international passengers among local carriers in the first quarter of 2011 due to increased demand across all international routes.
  • Baltic Aviation Academy Joined Forces With CAE Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:40AMVilnius, Lithuania, July 19, 2011 – Aviation training centre Baltic Aviation Academy (BAA) based in Vilnius, Lithuania, signed an agreement with CAE, leading provider of simulation and modelling technologies and integrated training solutions for the civil aviation and defence forces.
  • Report: Get ready for EV era Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:02AMA Nissan Leaf electric car is pictured during the press day of the LA auto show in Los Angeles, California, on Nov. 17, 2010.
  • Orbitz for Business Rolls Out the Red Carpet With Business Advantage Hotel Rates Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:00AMOrbitz for Business, the corporate travel group of Orbitz Worldwide Inc. , today rolled out the red carpet for companies and business travelers with Business Advantage, a new offering that gives road warriors the confidence to book hotel accommodations in advance with fully refundable rates*, discounts and complimentary amenities.
  • Chase unveils credit card for merged United Airlines Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:36AMThe Chase credit card for United Airlines will be called the MileagePlus Explorer card and will offer priority boarding and non-expiring frequent-flier miles.
  • Low Customer Satisfaction for Facebook Opens Door for Google+ Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:00AMThe social media market is primed for a new player that allows users to connect with friends, according to the 2011 American Customer Satisfaction Index E-Business Report, produced in partnership with customer experience analytics firm ForeSee Results.
  • Briefs: Expedited airport security checks coming Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:03AMFORT WORTH, TEXAS Airports test expedited screening Transportation Security Administrator John Pistole said Thursday that the government is poised to conduct a pilot program that will allow some travelers to proceed through expedited screening.
  • Across the nation Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:44AMYUMA, Ariz. - A U.S. Army private has been charged with trying to sneak a small amount of military explosives on board a United Airlines flight from Arizona to Los Angeles, authorities said Thursday.
  • TSA to offer prescreening program to select fliers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:14AMThe Transportation Security Administration said yesterday that it will test a program to prescreen a small group of select air travelers who volunteer more personal information about themselves so they can be vetted to get faster screening at airport checkpoints.
  • Soldier arrested over explosives at Yuma airport Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:06AMYUMA - Authorities say a U.S. Army private is in custody after trying to bring a small amount of explosives on board a United Airlines flight from Arizona to Los Angeles.
  • The almanac Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:46AMBy United Press International UPI Almanac for Friday, July 15, 2011.
  • Fort Carson soldier tries to smuggle explosives onto plane Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:25AMA Fort Carson soldier has been charged with trying to sneak a small amount of military explosive on board a United Airlines flight from Arizona to Los Angeles, authorities said Thursday.
  • Pugs can't fly Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:15AMCathay Pacific is in the doghouse with pet lovers after banning snub-nose dogs and flat-faced cats from its flights.
  • Steamboat City Council asked to place sales tax question on ballot Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:45AMThe Steamboat Springs City Council is expected to consider a resolution Tuesday that would put the question of a .25 percent sales tax to support winter airline service before voters in November.
  • China Stocks May Reverse Gains Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:01PMThe China stock market has finished higher now in two straight sessions, rising more than 55 points or 2.0 percent in the process. The Shanghai Composite Index finished just above the 2,810-point plateau, although now investors are bracing for a downside correction when the market opens on Friday.
  • Chinese News Agency Selects the Empire State Building For Its U.S. Headquarters Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:48PMNew York - From: W&H PROPERTIES Contact: David Grant or Mike Odenthal, LVM Group Inc. (212) 499-6565; (212) 499-6571 david@lvmgroup.com; mike@lvmgroup.com
  • No Relief Yet For Taiwan Stock Market Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:47PMThe Taiwan stock market has ended lower now in six consecutive trading days, falling nearly 340 points or 4.0 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange finished just above the 8,480-point plateau, and now analysts are predicting further damage when the market kicks off trade on Friday.
  • U.S. soldier nabbed boarding flight with explosives Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:47PMPolice in Arizona have arrested a U.S. soldier after he attempted to board a flight to Los Angeles with a small amount of high-velocity plastic explosive in his baggage, authorities said Thursday.
  • New TSA Screening Program: Agency Working to Enhance Pre-Flight Screening Practices Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:43PMThis is a discussion on New TSA Screening Program: Agency Working to Enhance Pre-Flight Screening Practices within the Current Cruise Travel News forums, part of the category; Aol Travel.
  • Soldier tried to bring C4 explosive onto plane in Arizona Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:27PMAuthorities say a U.S. Army private who tried to bring a small amount of explosives on board a United Airlines flight from Arizona to Los Angeles has been released from custody.
  • Soldier nabbed boarding Ariz. flight with explosive Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:26PMPHOENIX (Reuters) - Police in Arizona have arrested a soldier after he attempted to board a flight to Los Angeles with a small amount of high-velocity plastic explosive in his baggage, authorities said on Thursday.
  • Soldier tried to bring explosive onto plane in Arizona Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:20PMYuma, Ariz. — Authorities say a U.S. Army private is in custody after trying to bring a small amount of explosives on board a United Airlines flight from Arizona to Los Angeles.
  • Rally May Stall For Singapore Stocks Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:16PMThe Singapore stock market has finished higher now in back-to-back sessions, climbing more than a dozen points or 0.4 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index remained just below the 3,090-point plateau, and now investors are bracing for mild selling pressure when the market opens on Friday.
  • Budget carrier to add to routes in China Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:44PMThe Australia-based Jetstar Group, the largest Asia-Pacific budget carrier by revenue, will launch five new routes between China and Singapore in 2011, the group said on Wednesday (July 13).
  • Visa Cardholders Spend Nearly US$100 million to Kick Start Thailand Grand Sale 2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:39PMThe Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2011 began on a positive note with a spend of US$95.8 million by foreign Visa cardholders during the first weeks of the Grand Sale, a 62 percent increase on the same pe
  • SkyWest picks 'SureJet' as name for airline combo Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:24PMSkyWest Inc. said on Wednesday that its Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet units will be named "SureJet" after they combine their operations later this year.
  • Business briefs: Jury rules in favor of former TWA pilots Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:45PMAlso, Boeing works to keep American Airlines from going to Airbus .
  • Visas reviewed to find those who overstayed Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:59PMThe Department of Homeland Security and U.S. intelligence agencies are combing through some 750,000 visas of foreign visitors to find out if any remain in the United States and if they pose terrorism or other security risks. "The goal of this ongoing effort is not only to identify which individuals ...
  • Wenger: City deal may undermine UEFA credibility Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:38PMKUALA LUMPUR : Arsene Wenger believes Manchester City’s new sponsorship deal threatens to undermine the credibility of UEFA ’s Financial Fair Play plan.
  • San Francisco airport soars with style and amenities Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:37PMCheryle and Ernest Chin were anxious about getting home to Australia, and American Airlines wasn't making it easy. The massage therapist and...
  • Boeing 787 Dreamliner lands at Delhi's IGI Airport Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:26PMNew Delhi, July 13 : The world's first super-fuel efficient, carbon fibre Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here on Wednesday.
  • Wine used to entice passengers Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:16PMDelta Air Lines' master sommelier Andrea Robinson opened bottle after bottle of white and red wine from countries including Australia, France, Italy and the US.
  • Israel bars pro-Palestinian activists from flying in Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:57AMA security clamp-down at the Ben Gurion International Airport, where hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters were expected to land Friday, has eased up after Israel denied them entry.
  • Israel tries to stop pro-Palestinian 'flytilla' Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:22AMBEN GURION AIRPORT, Israel (AFP) - Israel on Friday took the offensive in its battle to prevent hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists from arriving at its main airport by discouraging airlines from flying them, an official said.
  • Air Jamaica: end of an era Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:01AMFOR 10 years, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart gave Jamaicans a vision of an 'on-time, no-line' airline, confident that in the same way he had built his Sandals hotel chain into the most internationally recognised local brand, he could do the same for Air Jamaica, the national airline.
  • Jet Service From Charleston To D.C. To Resume Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:45AMUnited last flew jets on route in 2006.
  • Israel trying to stop pro-Palestinian 'flytilla' Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:43AMBEN GURION AIRPORT, Israel: Israel on Friday took the offensive in its battle to prevent hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists from arriving at its main airport by discouraging airlines from flying them, an official said.
  • Chilean Volcano Grounds Flights In South America Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:03AMAsh from a Chilean volcano is grounding flights across much of South America again, disrupting travel for thousands of people just as the continent's premier football tournament gets going.
  • Chilean volcano again ground South America flights Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:32AMBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Ash from a Chilean volcano grounded flights again yseterday across much of southern South America, disrupting travel for thousands just as Argentina plays host to the continent's premier soccer tournament.
  • Fuel prices cutting into airline profits Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:31AMAirlines are poised to report second-quarter earnings soon, and most are expected to show a profit. But higher fuel prices could mean a 40 percent drop from a year ago in bottom-line results, an analyst for Deutsche Bank said.