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Inspections found gaps in BWI security
Sun StaffFederal inspections conducted before last month's terrorist hijackings reveal that at least 16 bombs, nine hand grenades and 25 guns and other weapons passed undetected through security checkpoints at Baltimore-Washington International Airport - all...Tags: National Security, British Airways Plc, Transportation, Aircraft Hijacking, U.S. Department of Transportation
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Head of House panel assails BWI bid
Sun StaffThe chairman of a state legislative committee that oversees financing for Baltimore-Washington International Airport criticized yesterday the approach for selecting a new concession operator there, the latest in a chorus of criticism that has slowed the...Tags: Employees, William Donald Schaefer, Transportation, Companies and Corporations, Dining and Drinking
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Airlines fear war would hit them savagely
Sun StaffThe last time America went to war with Iraq, a sluggish economy and terrorism fears kept Americans close to home, thousands in the travel industry lost their jobs, and major carriers struggled to cope with record losses. With a fresh conflict brewing,...Tags: Transportation, Continental Airlines, Sociology, LECG Corporation, Air Transportation
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Brave new world for air passengers
Sun StaffSally Marsh had it all laid out on a 4-inch square of white paper. Stranded when the airlines shut down last week, like millions of other business travelers, she was back Monday morning in her home office in Dickeyville, eager to regroup and find simple...Tags: Pikesville, Boeing Co., Transportation, Vehicles, Death
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BWI expansion forges ahead
Sun StaffWith Baltimore-Washington International Airport already ringed by earthmovers and construction crews, state officials say they aren't ready to reconsider the facility's $1.8 billion expansion plan despite worries about the future of air travel in the...Tags: National Security, Maryland, Concourse, Transportation, Air Transportation Industry
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Customer satisfaction
The annual airline quality ratings, according to the University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute and the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. The ratings are based on 15 elements considered important to consumers. 1....Tags: Omaha, United Air Lines, Transportation, Air Transportation Industry, Continental Airlines
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Free Wi-Fi comes to O'Hare, Midway but options limited
Tribune reporterTravelers at O'Hare and Midway airport now have access to free Wi-Fi, but only a few dozen websites. The Chicago Department of Aviation and Boingo, the airports' Wi-Fi provider, have inked a deal that allows free access to more than 30 websites offering...Tags: Computer Networking and Internet, O'Hare International Airport, Email, Midway
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Delta will wait for new planes to mature: CEO
Reuters(Reuters) - Delta Air Lines is letting a wave of orders for the newest planes on the market roll by, giving the jets time to prove themselves before buying, its chief executive told Reuters on Wednesday. While other airlines have ordered more than 3,...Tags: France, Joint Ventures, Boeing Co., United Air Lines, Air Transportation Industry
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EDITORIAL: Partnership needs support to attract low-fare carriers
Knoxville News SentinelA regional public-private partnership aimed at bringing sustainable low-fare airline service to McGhee Tyson Airport took off last week, fueled by $650,000 in pledges. If successful, the effort should help boost tourism and aid in attracting and...Tags: Business, Transportation, Air Transportation Industry, Air Transportation, JetBlue Airways
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Summer travel? Think beyond airfare
As travelers start thinking about winging off to summer vacations, many could learn a few things from expert fliers to ensure they get the best value for their money when booking flights. Price and flight schedules are clearly the primary factors for...Tags: Boeing Co., United Air Lines, Transportation, Spirit Airlines, Air Transportation Industry
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Airline Group Sees Busiest Summer Since 2008
More people will likely fly this summer compared with a year ago as U.S. airlines gain a record level of international passengers, an industry association said on Thursday. Airlines for America, the top U.S. airline industry group, forecast that close...
Tags: Transportation, Air Transportation Industry, Delta Air Lines, Air Transportation Delays, Air Transportation
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Honor Flight coming to South Florida
Honor Flight, a national nonprofit that sponsors free visits to Washington, D.C., war memorials for aging veterans, hopes to launch its first flights out of Fort Lauderdale this fall, making the popular trips more accessible for local seniors. The...
Tags: Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Key West, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
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