Passenger
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Search on for missing cruise passenger near Mexico
MSNBC Travel &bull Feb 3, 2012
MIAMI - A search is under way in waters near Mexico for a British cruise ship passenger who apparently went overboard. Think your last flight was a nightmare? If the just-released trailer for the upcoming movie is any indication, you… Full Story »
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Austin airport sets all-time passenger record
USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Feb 2, 2012
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport set its all-time passenger record in 2011, surpassing the 9-million mark for the first-time ever, The ... Full Story »
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Security scare briefly closes terminal at Newark airport
MSNBC Travel &bull Feb 1, 2012
A security breach Wednesday morning temporarily closed a terminal at Newark Liberty International Airport. Around 11 a.m., a passenger left a security checkpoint in Terminal A before completing the screening process, said TSA spokesperson said. Full Story »
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Airlines: Passenger demand grew 6 percent in 2011
MSNBC Travel &bull Feb 1, 2012
GENEVA - The International Air Transport Association says passenger demand grew 5.9 percent last year but lagged behind capacity increases. A freshly revamped 80,000-square-foot exhibit, "Driving America," opens to the public Jan. 29 at The Henry Ford museum in Dearborn,… Full Story »
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Royal Caribbean response to crash wins praise
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Jan 31, 2012
A passenger involved in a weekend accident in St. Thomas says the line did everything right. Full Story »
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Mt. Isa: Emergency Landing Forces Qantas Passenger to Deplane Via Forklift
Jaunted &bull Jan 31, 2012
Sometimes the reasons are real emergencies, like a bird strike or cracked windshield. Sometimes the reasons are still real, but are only a smell of smoke in the cabin or an unruly passenger. In all cases, the crew make the… Full Story »
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Delta flight slides off runway in Detroit
CNN.com Travel &bull Jan 30, 2012
Flight 753 from Las Vegas was trying to turn onto a taxiway when it slipped off the pavement, according to the Wayne County Airport Authority. It's not clear yet what caused the plane to slide off course, spokesman Scott Wintner… Full Story »
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A Quick Note on On-Time Statistics
Things in the Sky &bull Jan 30, 2012
Yesterday I was participating in the usual weekly recording on the Airplane Geeks Podcast, and I noticed that my fellow co-host Rob Mark wanted to discuss an article entitled "Delays Worse After JFK Runway Work Done." Some interesting points about the DOT's on-time database popped into my head as I was researching and preparing… Full Story »
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Man falls to death aboard cruise ship in Bahamas
MSNBC Travel &bull Jan 28, 2012
Authorities are investigating the death of a passenger aboard the Carnival Fantasy who fell from an upper deck to a lower deck while the cruise ship was docked in the Bahamas. Full Story »
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When privacy clashes with security
CNN.com Travel &bull Jan 28, 2012
After watching the NFL's Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers, they were looking forward to a three-hour train ride back home to Raleigh when they arrived at the train station. Walking up a ramp toward the platform, they noticed what appeared to be a uniformed Transportation Security Administration officer holding a leashed police dog. He just loosened the leash on the dog, and the dog came over to check me out," Vetter said. Standing on the platform above Vetter were three other officers who appeared to be wearing bullet-proof vests. As the guard dog smelled him, Vetter -- who has… Full Story »
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JetBlue Forecasts Continued Capacity Growth In 2012
Aviation Week &bull Jan 28, 2012
JetBlue ended the fourth quarter with an 11.3% increase in yields, even as capacity rose 10.5%, mainly on the changing passenger mix in its Boston and Caribbean markets, CEO David Barger told analysts in a Jan. 26 earnings call, adding… Full Story »
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Charleston (S.C.) has busiest year ever in 2011
USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Jan 27, 2012
South Carolina's Charleston International Airport set its all-time passenger record in 2011. Full Story »
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Cruise ship survivors to get compensation
CNN.com Travel &bull Jan 27, 2012
Rome (CNN) -- Surviving passengers on the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship are to be offered a compensation lump sum of 11,000 euros ($14,400) each, the Italian Association of Tour Operators said in a statement Friday. The decision was reached during a meeting between Costa Cruises and consumer groups, the association said. The massive liner struck rocks and rolled over… Full Story »
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Costa offers $14.5K per passenger for ruined cruise
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Jan 27, 2012
Passengers offered $14,460 apiece to compensate them for lost baggage and psychological trauma after their cruise ship ran aground. Full Story »
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Gulf Air Restructuring Could Mean Major Downsizing
Aviation Week &bull Jan 26, 2012
Gulf Air and the Bahraini government next week will decide on a restructuring plan that will downsize the national legacy carrier and possibly subject it to even more drastic measures, according to local media reports. The airline, owned by government… Full Story »
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US Airways impresses Wall Street with Q4 profit
USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Jan 25, 2012
US Airways expects ticket prices and passenger demand will continue their upward climb this year, overshadowing stubbornly higher fuel price ... Full Story »
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Topics:
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Turbulence injures three flight attendants on flight to Miami
CNN.com Travel &bull Jan 23, 2012
Flight 980 from Recife, Brazil to Miami was carrying 167 passengers. No passengers were injured, according to American Airlines spokesman Tim Smith. Three of six flight attendants on board were injured. The turbulence hit about two hours into the flight,… Full Story »
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Spirit Pirate Sale and $35 Off Promo Code
The Airfarewatchdog Blog &bull Jan 20, 2012
Spirit is back with another ultra-low fare sale for $9 fare club members only. This time dates are even more scarce and are mostly for March travel, with select routes offering a couple of dates at the end of February… Full Story »
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Flight attendant pranks passenger by hiding inside of overhead bin
Gadling &bull Jan 20, 2012
Ever had a flight attendant surprise you from inside of a closed overhead bin? You may have if you were flying on Southwest Airlines. Southwest is known for its casual work environment and excellent relationship with its employees, which is… Full Story »
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A big question mark hovers over the cruise industry
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Jan 20, 2012
Cruise lines were ready for a busy year, with continued deals, expanded river jaunts and hot new locales. How the Costa Concordia disaster affects the industry is still unknown. The first quarter of 2012 was supposed to be a sweet… Full Story »
