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Kansas City museum raising cash to fly 'Connie'

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:05:25 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - The National Airline History Museum is trying to raise $3.2 million to restore its Lockheed Constellation propeller-driven aircraft and recreate multimillionaire aviator Howard Hughes' record-setting cross-country flight in the plane that transformed commercial air travel.

Greek strikes halt air travel

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:06:19 -0400

ATHENS, Greece - Flights in Greece were halted for four hours Thursday as the country's two largest labor unions staged work stoppages to protest austerity measures and a government decision to cancel a teachers' strike.

Airlines' on-time rating falls below 80 percent

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:08:09 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Transportation Department says fewer flights arrived on time and more were canceled in March than a year ago.

Israeli leader under fire for costly lifestyle

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:03:20 -0400

JERUSALEM - For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been saddled with an image of a cigar-smoking, cognac-drinking socialite. Now a new disclosure about his soaring spending on housekeeping, furniture, clothing and other expenses is increasing pressure on him in a country whose leaders once were known for washing their own dishes and taking out the garbage.

3 people removed from plane bound for Providence

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:04 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - A Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando to Providence made an unscheduled stop in South Carolina.

Southwest to add Atlanta flight from OKC airport

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:56:07 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Southwest Airlines says it will offer new nonstop service to Atlanta from Will Rogers World Airport beginning in November.

Southwest Airlines to increase service in NO

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:07:15 -0400

NEW ORLEANS - Southwest Airlines is increasing air service from New Orleans with new non-stop service to Austin, Texas beginning in November.

FAA safety oversight of aircraft repairs faulted

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:38:24 -0400

WASHINGTON - The government's oversight of hundreds of domestic and overseas repair stations that service U.S. airliners is ineffective and doesn't target the factors most likely to present safety risks, the Department of Transportation's inspector general said Monday.

2 airplanes about to take off clip at NJ airport

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:45:08 -0400

NEWARK, New Jersey - Two airplanes taxiing while preparing for takeoff at Newark Liberty International Airport clipped each other, authorities said.

Frontier adds carry-on fee for some passengers

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:18:48 -0400

Frontier Airlines plans to start charging up to $100 for a carry-on bag and $2 for coffee or soda, although its announcement on Wednesday did say that passengers will get to keep the whole can.

Pa. congressman unveils new airline safety plan

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:18:12 -0400

YARDLEY, Pennsylvania - New airline safety legislation would mandate the installation of extra cockpit security in order to protect pilots and passengers from 9/11-style terrorist attacks, its main sponsor said Monday.

FAA: Air traffic system soon at full operation

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:06:23 -0400

WASHINGTON - 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 Congress allowing the agency to withdraw furloughs of air traffic controllers and other workers.

United, US Airways boost ticket change fee to $200

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:46:13 -0400

Changing an airline ticket is getting more expensive at US Airways and United Airlines.

India's Jet Airways to sell $379M stake to Etihad

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:46:25 -0400

MUMBAI, India - India's Jet Airways on Wednesday approved the sale of a 24 percent stake to Etihad Airways for $379 million, the first foreign investment in an Indian airline since the South Asian country eased restrictions on aviation deals last year.

Airline service improves but delays still possible

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:28:14 -0400

NEW YORK - A day after flight delays plagued much of the nation, air travel was smoother Tuesday, but the government warned passengers that the situation could change by the hour as thousands of air-traffic controllers are forced to take furloughs because of budget cuts.

Airline service improves but delays still possible

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:27:39 -0400

Israeli airlines end strike over EU deal

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:20:16 -0400

JERUSALEM - Israel's airlines on Monday ended a two-day strike that stranded thousands of passengers after reaching an agreement with the government over the new "Open Skies" aviation deal with the European Union.

Israeli airlines continue strike, travelers stuck

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:53:32 -0400

JERUSALEM - Thousands of travelers have been stranded in Israel during the second day of a strike by the nation's three airlines.

Boston travel: Trains, buses halted, planes flying

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:18:02 -0400

NEW YORK - Mass transportation to and from the Boston area was virtually shut down Friday while police engaged in massive manhunt before capturing a suspect in Monday's Boston Marathon bombing.

Airlines, pilots sue government to stop furloughs

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:01:57 -0400

WASHINGTON - Predicting a nightmarish air travel snarl that will stretch from coast to coast, the airline industry and the nation's largest pilots union joined forces Friday to sue the Federal Aviation Administration over its decision to furlough air traffic controllers in order to achieve spending cuts required by Congress.