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What you need to know about lithium batteries

by Mr. Plane on September 1, 2010

in Aviation,Travel

Image via Wikipedia Lithium batteries are everywhere. They are in our mobile phones and laptop computers; they power industrial equipment and mobility aids; they power temperature logging devices for our medicines and much more. But did you know that lithium batteries, this common-place power source, are also considered dangerous goods? Because they meet the definition [...]

Your Rights If Your Luggage Is Lost

by Mr. Plane on August 22, 2010

in Aviation,Travel

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If an airline loses your luggage, your first step is to report it. According to this Associated Press article, the next move might be to buy a change of clothes. Airlines are required to reimburse passengers for clothing and toiletries in the event of a lost or delayed bag. But getting reimbursement may require both [...]

Hotels.com Guest Reviews Reveal Surprising Increase in Airport Hotel Popularity Among Travelers

August 19, 2010 Aviation
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“Travelers today are highly influenced by the opinions of others,” commented Hotels.com Director of Public Relations, Taylor L. Cole, APR. “Many of our 1-million guest reviews are showing an increase in the approval rating for airport hotels which indicates that more often airport hotels are meeting and exceeding the needs of busy business and leisure travelers who expect savings, amenities and the convenience of an airport location.”

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How to enjoy an Amsterdam Airport layover

August 7, 2010 Airports

If you find yourself with several hours to kill in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, you have two choices: You can either immerse yourself in one of Europe’s most modern airports, which offers an excellent range of entertainment options

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TSA Announces Key Milestone in Cargo Screening on Passenger Aircraft

August 3, 2010 Airports

Image via Wikipedia The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the airline industry has met a key requirement of the 9/11 Act by screening 100 percent of air cargo on domestic passenger aircraft. TSA worked closely with the cargo and aviation industries to fulfill this important Congressional mandate by the Aug. 1, 2010 deadline. TSA [...]

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Small traffic growth offers cause for caution rather than celebration

March 13, 2010 Airlines

“The faint glimmer of a recovery is no more than that. Ticket prices are still low, so emerging growth has brought no significant financial boost yet,” says Finnair’s SVP Communications Christer Haglund. Christer Haglund was responding to the latest Finnair traffic figures released earlier this week. Finnair’s scheduled traffic grew in February by just over [...]

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Americans Seek Air Travel Security

March 10, 2010 Aviation

According to new America THINKS survey results from HNTB Corporation, Americans are clamoring most for aviation infrastructure improvements that will make them feel safer. “As our aviation infrastructure priorities are debated and future funding questioned on Capitol Hill, it’s crucial to look at what matters most to the nation’s air travelers,” said Paul Yarossi, president [...]

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Allegiant to acquire six Boeing 757-200 aircraft.

March 6, 2010 Airlines

Allegiant Travel Company today announced it has signed a forward purchase agreement to acquire six Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The introduction of the 757 aircraft will enable Allegiant to expand its leisure travel strategy into Hawaii with flights to be operated by Allegiant Air, LLC, its airline subsidiary. Allegiant plans to take delivery of these aircraft [...]

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