Articles related to "Airline"
Crusader Fights Worst Airlines
Stuck for hours, an unhappy traveler now campaigns for government to make endless waits on runways Illegal, with special aid for stranded seniors
• worst airlines • airline rankings • airlines rated • worst airlines for seniors • worst airlines 2007
Stuck for hours, an unhappy traveler now campaigns for government to make endless waits on runways Illegal, with special aid for stranded seniors
• worst airlines • airline rankings • airlines rated • worst airlines for seniors • worst airlines 2007
North American Airline Directory
A directory of North American airlines.
• north american airlines • mexican airlines • canadian airlines.
A directory of North American airlines.
• north american airlines • mexican airlines • canadian airlines.
Airline Deregulation: Free Market Success
Asn essay in praise of airline deregulation.
• airline deregulation • airline industry
Asn essay in praise of airline deregulation.
• airline deregulation • airline industry
Trans-World Airways: A Property of The Aviator
TWA (Transcontinental & Western Airlines; later Trans World Airlines) is the focus of this article. It corresponds with the release of "The Aviator," a bio-pic of Howard Hughes who once owned TWA.
• twa • howard hughes • transcontinental & western airlines • western airways • trans world airlines
TWA (Transcontinental & Western Airlines; later Trans World Airlines) is the focus of this article. It corresponds with the release of "The Aviator," a bio-pic of Howard Hughes who once owned TWA.
• twa • howard hughes • transcontinental & western airlines • western airways • trans world airlines
UAL 232: The Sioux City Crash
It was a strange convergence of events that brought about this disaster. It was an equally unlikely amount of good fortune that allowed the DC-10 to make it to the runway at Sioux City Gateway Airport, and for nearly 200 lives to be saved. Jung might have called it synchronicity, others might simply say it was an extreme example of Murphy’s Law. What it amounted to was one of the most startling and fascinating accidents in commercial air history.
• aircraft • airlines • air disasters • airplane wrecks • united airlines 232
It was a strange convergence of events that brought about this disaster. It was an equally unlikely amount of good fortune that allowed the DC-10 to make it to the runway at Sioux City Gateway Airport, and for nearly 200 lives to be saved. Jung might have called it synchronicity, others might simply say it was an extreme example of Murphy’s Law. What it amounted to was one of the most startling and fascinating accidents in commercial air history.
• aircraft • airlines • air disasters • airplane wrecks • united airlines 232
Cheap Flights: US to Guadalajara
Low airfares and cheap tickets are available on non-stop flights to Guadalajara Airport (GDL), Mexico from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, Dallas, and Houston in the US.
• non-stop us flights to guadalajara • gdl • mexico low-cost carriers • mexican budget airlines • cheap flights
Low airfares and cheap tickets are available on non-stop flights to Guadalajara Airport (GDL), Mexico from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, Dallas, and Houston in the US.
• non-stop us flights to guadalajara • gdl • mexico low-cost carriers • mexican budget airlines • cheap flights
Low-Cost Carriers
More than 30 years after Southwest Airlines introduced the low-cost business model, start-up carriers continue to follow suit.
• low-cost carriers • southwest airlines • skybus airlines • cheap fares • low-cost business model
More than 30 years after Southwest Airlines introduced the low-cost business model, start-up carriers continue to follow suit.
• low-cost carriers • southwest airlines • skybus airlines • cheap fares • low-cost business model
Cheap Flights on Mexican Airlines
Cheap tickets and low airfares are available on Mexican low cost airlines flying to Cuernavaca Airport and Puebla Airport near Mexico City.
• mexican budget airlines • cuernavaca • puebla • low airfares in mexico • mexico low-cost airlines
Cheap tickets and low airfares are available on Mexican low cost airlines flying to Cuernavaca Airport and Puebla Airport near Mexico City.
• mexican budget airlines • cuernavaca • puebla • low airfares in mexico • mexico low-cost airlines
Cheap Flights: US to Cancun (CUN)
Cheap and discount airline tickets and budget fares are available on American low-cost airlines flying non-stop from many USA cities to Cancun Airport (CUN) in Mexico.
• cheap flights us to mexico • low fares to cancun • mexican budget airlines • cun • low cost carriers
Cheap and discount airline tickets and budget fares are available on American low-cost airlines flying non-stop from many USA cities to Cancun Airport (CUN) in Mexico.
• cheap flights us to mexico • low fares to cancun • mexican budget airlines • cun • low cost carriers
A Boyhood Joy: Watching a Homegrown Airline
I became a devotee to aircraft, and the markings (livery) on aircraft, watching a home town airline at the local airport. This airline was started locally to link Appleton to Chicago. Today it is a major regional carrier with strong ties to United Airlines.
• air wisconsin • united • united express • airtran • jetconnect
I became a devotee to aircraft, and the markings (livery) on aircraft, watching a home town airline at the local airport. This airline was started locally to link Appleton to Chicago. Today it is a major regional carrier with strong ties to United Airlines.
• air wisconsin • united • united express • airtran • jetconnect
Catch the Smile of Pacific Southwest Airlines
An ancestor of today's US Airway (detailed in the previous article) was a snappy airline called Pacific Southwest Airlines. This airline featured stewardesses in hot pants and a smile on its jets.
• southwest airlines • pacific southwest airlines • california • us airways • stewardesses
An ancestor of today's US Airway (detailed in the previous article) was a snappy airline called Pacific Southwest Airlines. This airline featured stewardesses in hot pants and a smile on its jets.
• southwest airlines • pacific southwest airlines • california • us airways • stewardesses
Eastern Airlines: An Ace and an Astronaut
Eastern Airlines, once known as a "Big Four" airline, had a colorful history. At one time it was owned by a World War I flying ace. At another time it was run by a former astronaut. Through it all the proud Eastern Eagle accompanied the airline's jets to the end.
• eastern airlines • pitcairn • eddie rickenbacker • frank borman • martin shugrue
Eastern Airlines, once known as a "Big Four" airline, had a colorful history. At one time it was owned by a World War I flying ace. At another time it was run by a former astronaut. Through it all the proud Eastern Eagle accompanied the airline's jets to the end.
• eastern airlines • pitcairn • eddie rickenbacker • frank borman • martin shugrue
Frontier Airlines: Putting “Wild” in the Wild Blue Yonder
Usually an airline selects a logo and every jet bears that logo. Every tail is the same, all the colors are the same. Not so with Frontier. This airline decided to pay homage to the frontier by featuring wildlife on its tails.
• animals • wildlife • frontier • peopleexpress • denver
Usually an airline selects a logo and every jet bears that logo. Every tail is the same, all the colors are the same. Not so with Frontier. This airline decided to pay homage to the frontier by featuring wildlife on its tails.
• animals • wildlife • frontier • peopleexpress • denver
National Airlines: Not Quite Lived Up to its Name
Pan Am purchased National Airlines in the 1980's. This essay looks at the history and liveries of National, an airline that was more regional than national.
• national • pan am • miami • florida • st. petersburg
Pan Am purchased National Airlines in the 1980's. This essay looks at the history and liveries of National, an airline that was more regional than national.
• national • pan am • miami • florida • st. petersburg
Olympic Airlines: Higher, Faster, Stronger?
With the Olympic Games winding down, this article looks at the airline that shares a common name with the games and a somewhat close resemblance in logos. This oft-troubled airline has had a colorful history.
• olympic • aristotle onassis • jacqueline lee bouvier kennedy • olympic airways group of companies • olympic airways
With the Olympic Games winding down, this article looks at the airline that shares a common name with the games and a somewhat close resemblance in logos. This oft-troubled airline has had a colorful history.
• olympic • aristotle onassis • jacqueline lee bouvier kennedy • olympic airways group of companies • olympic airways
St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line: The World’s First Airline, Part 1
In studying airline liveries and logos, we also study the history of commercial and general aviation. This article series looks at the first successful airline to run scheduled flights--just over a decade after the Wright brothers lifted off the ground! While there doesn't appear to be any markings on the plane, it is still useful to study this opening chapter in commercial aviation history. This first piece will look at aviation at the time and profile the pilot on the first flight.
• benoist • abraham c. pheil • anthony jannus • seaplane • st. petersburg
In studying airline liveries and logos, we also study the history of commercial and general aviation. This article series looks at the first successful airline to run scheduled flights--just over a decade after the Wright brothers lifted off the ground! While there doesn't appear to be any markings on the plane, it is still useful to study this opening chapter in commercial aviation history. This first piece will look at aviation at the time and profile the pilot on the first flight.
• benoist • abraham c. pheil • anthony jannus • seaplane • st. petersburg
St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line: The World’s First Airline, Part 2
This piece looks at the aircraft used by the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line. As you read, consider how primitive the plane and accomodations were compared with today. Also notice how "modern" it seemed at the time!
• benoist • abraham c. pheil • anthony jannus • seaplane • st. petersburg
This piece looks at the aircraft used by the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line. As you read, consider how primitive the plane and accomodations were compared with today. Also notice how "modern" it seemed at the time!
• benoist • abraham c. pheil • anthony jannus • seaplane • st. petersburg
St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line: The World’s First Airline, Part 3
This is the third of a series studying the world's first airline. This piece focuses on the group behind the airline.
• benoist • abraham c. pheil • anthony jannus • seaplane • st. petersburg
This is the third of a series studying the world's first airline. This piece focuses on the group behind the airline.
• benoist • abraham c. pheil • anthony jannus • seaplane • st. petersburg
St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line: The World’s First Airline, Part 4
This final piece on the St. Petersburg-Tampe Airboat Line looks at the contemporary press reaction and studies the effects this airline had on commercial aviation.
• benoist • abraham c. pheil • anthony jannus • seaplane • st. petersburg
This final piece on the St. Petersburg-Tampe Airboat Line looks at the contemporary press reaction and studies the effects this airline had on commercial aviation.
• benoist • abraham c. pheil • anthony jannus • seaplane • st. petersburg
Tailing The Red Tail of Northwest Airlines (Part 1)
Part One of the history of Northwest Airlines, once known as Northwest Orient. The origins of this airline and its role in World War II are explored.
• northwest airlines • northwest orient • world war ii
Part One of the history of Northwest Airlines, once known as Northwest Orient. The origins of this airline and its role in World War II are explored.
• northwest airlines • northwest orient • world war ii
Tailing The Red Tail of Northwest Airlines (Part 2)
A look at later developments in Northwest's history, ending with brief looks at legacy airlines that have been folded into Northwest through acquisition.
• northwest • north central • wisconsin central • bonanza • republic
A look at later developments in Northwest's history, ending with brief looks at legacy airlines that have been folded into Northwest through acquisition.
• northwest • north central • wisconsin central • bonanza • republic
US Airways: All-American Airline Story
US Airways has made news recently by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The history of this airline is varied and colorful and now is probably a good time to visit it.
• us airways • usair • piedmont • allegheny • lake central
US Airways has made news recently by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The history of this airline is varied and colorful and now is probably a good time to visit it.
• us airways • usair • piedmont • allegheny • lake central
Airline Deals for April
Travel deals don't wait. Book these fares quickly before they expire, and enjoy your next travel adventure at a discount.
• last minute travels • adventures travels usa overseas • best top airline deals bargains • airfare deals bargains april • discount airlines destinations tickets united airl
Travel deals don't wait. Book these fares quickly before they expire, and enjoy your next travel adventure at a discount.
• last minute travels • adventures travels usa overseas • best top airline deals bargains • airfare deals bargains april • discount airlines destinations tickets united airl
Airline Security Checkpoints Tips
Those airport security and carry-on checkpoint lines could move much faster and more smoothly if everyone knew the drill. Here are some tips for you and your luggage.
• airport • security • lines • checkin • check-in
Those airport security and carry-on checkpoint lines could move much faster and more smoothly if everyone knew the drill. Here are some tips for you and your luggage.
• airport • security • lines • checkin • check-in
Bad Airlines? Complain to Zagat
Angry and contented air travelers alike have until Sunday, Oct. 7 to offer airline rankings, vote on best frequent flier programs and judge other air carrier service
• worst airlines • rankings • zagat • delays • service
Angry and contented air travelers alike have until Sunday, Oct. 7 to offer airline rankings, vote on best frequent flier programs and judge other air carrier service
• worst airlines • rankings • zagat • delays • service
Bad US Airlines Ranking Worse
Latest Government Reports Warns Seniors And Others That Weather Not Lone Culprit In Rating U.S. Flight Delays And Cancellations. Good News? Fewer Bags Mishandled.
• bad best worst airlines ranked • united air problems complaints • ranking american flights flying • luggage baggage bags lost mishandled • skywest delays runways
Latest Government Reports Warns Seniors And Others That Weather Not Lone Culprit In Rating U.S. Flight Delays And Cancellations. Good News? Fewer Bags Mishandled.
• bad best worst airlines ranked • united air problems complaints • ranking american flights flying • luggage baggage bags lost mishandled • skywest delays runways
East Asian Airlines Upgrade
East Asia Airlines offer better entertainment and more flights, plus a dedicated business traveller section between Japan and China from ANA.
• all nippon airways (ana) • japan airlines (jal) • one world • jalways • japan asia airways
East Asia Airlines offer better entertainment and more flights, plus a dedicated business traveller section between Japan and China from ANA.
• all nippon airways (ana) • japan airlines (jal) • one world • jalways • japan asia airways
Indonesian Airline Alert
Flight warnings against Indonesian Airlines from The United States is a setback for Garuda Airline.
• indonesian airlines • garuda airline • terrorist bombings on the island of bali • tsunami • yagakarta
Flight warnings against Indonesian Airlines from The United States is a setback for Garuda Airline.
• indonesian airlines • garuda airline • terrorist bombings on the island of bali • tsunami • yagakarta
Jet Blue Airline Travel
Jet Blue Airlines may not have the amenities of airlines like American Airlines, but the lower ticket cost - and their personal television sets - can make it worthwhile.
• best thing about jet blue jetblue employees cheery • american airlines major air transportation provide • frequent flyer miles • airports • travels
Jet Blue Airlines may not have the amenities of airlines like American Airlines, but the lower ticket cost - and their personal television sets - can make it worthwhile.
• best thing about jet blue jetblue employees cheery • american airlines major air transportation provide • frequent flyer miles • airports • travels
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: The World's Oldest Airline
Read the colorful history of the world's oldest airline currently flying. At one time this was an "airline without a country." Also reveals what KLM stands for.
• klm royal dutch airlines • dutch • queen wilhelmina • albert plesman • amsterdam
Read the colorful history of the world's oldest airline currently flying. At one time this was an "airline without a country." Also reveals what KLM stands for.
• klm royal dutch airlines • dutch • queen wilhelmina • albert plesman • amsterdam
Top 5 Airline Travel Mistakes
Airlines are responsible for air travel safety; flying on airplanes involves passenger rules as well. Avoid these top 5 airline passenger mistakes for a better flight.
• top airlines air travels industry mistakes • airplanes passengers better trips common sense saf • delays flights cancellations satisfaction • luxury travel frequent fliers vacations • running late
Airlines are responsible for air travel safety; flying on airplanes involves passenger rules as well. Avoid these top 5 airline passenger mistakes for a better flight.
• top airlines air travels industry mistakes • airplanes passengers better trips common sense saf • delays flights cancellations satisfaction • luxury travel frequent fliers vacations • running late
Worst Airlines for Senior Travel
Were you delayed this weekend? New storm meant more jetliners stuck; more airports crippled; more boomers, seniors and other travelers made miserable
• worst airlines • airline delays • airline cancellations • airport problems • lousy air travel
Were you delayed this weekend? New storm meant more jetliners stuck; more airports crippled; more boomers, seniors and other travelers made miserable
• worst airlines • airline delays • airline cancellations • airport problems • lousy air travel
10 Tips For Flying With Kids
Ten ways to make flying with children easier.
• kids • flying • flight • airline • plane travel
Ten ways to make flying with children easier.
• kids • flying • flight • airline • plane travel
A break in the action: media shorts (Part 1)
There's more news out there than 9-11, but even that's hard to disconnect from that singular event which accelerates us all toward the most perilous times of all.
• media issues • macedonia • cia • hollywood • emmy awards
There's more news out there than 9-11, but even that's hard to disconnect from that singular event which accelerates us all toward the most perilous times of all.
• media issues • macedonia • cia • hollywood • emmy awards
Air Turbulence over Britain
Air safety in the skies over Britain is highlighted in disturbing reports of financial problems within the newly privatized Air Traffic Control body. Government and banks come to the rescue.
• britain • virgin • atlantic • scotland • travelsleuth
Air safety in the skies over Britain is highlighted in disturbing reports of financial problems within the newly privatized Air Traffic Control body. Government and banks come to the rescue.
• britain • virgin • atlantic • scotland • travelsleuth
Airfare Anxiety
Terms and tricks for airfare bargains
• airfare • airline ticket • bargain • budget travel • apex
Terms and tricks for airfare bargains
• airfare • airline ticket • bargain • budget travel • apex
Enjoy Germany Before You Get There
Make your vacation to a foreign country last just a little longer by flying on the carrier that most represents the country.
• lufthansa • germany • air travel • eve carr • flight arrangements
Make your vacation to a foreign country last just a little longer by flying on the carrier that most represents the country.
• lufthansa • germany • air travel • eve carr • flight arrangements
FOLLOW UP: D.B. Cooper...Identified?
One of HoF's most popular pieces has been last year's analysis of D.B. Cooper's 1971 skyjacking. Now, with new information supplied by Jo Weber of Pace, Florida, we just might be able to solve one of the most important parts of the puzzle: D.B. Cooper's identity.
• d.b. cooper • skyjacking • hijacking • northwest airlines • fbi
One of HoF's most popular pieces has been last year's analysis of D.B. Cooper's 1971 skyjacking. Now, with new information supplied by Jo Weber of Pace, Florida, we just might be able to solve one of the most important parts of the puzzle: D.B. Cooper's identity.
• d.b. cooper • skyjacking • hijacking • northwest airlines • fbi
How the Pope Flies
The late Pope John Paul II was known for his many travels. But how did the pope fly to the myriad nations he visited? After doing some research, I have begun a study on the flying papacy. But I see this as a beginning, not a final study, of papal flight.
• john paul ii • paul vi • flying • airlines
The late Pope John Paul II was known for his many travels. But how did the pope fly to the myriad nations he visited? After doing some research, I have begun a study on the flying papacy. But I see this as a beginning, not a final study, of papal flight.
• john paul ii • paul vi • flying • airlines
Ms Budget Travel is Confused
confusing times for travel
• airline telephone numbers • train travel • faa • luggage
confusing times for travel
• airline telephone numbers • train travel • faa • luggage
Pets and Planes
Air Travel may be hazardous to pets if certain precautions aren't taken. Planning and Preparing are key elements to help your pet travel safer.
• pet owners • carriers • planes • airlines
Air Travel may be hazardous to pets if certain precautions aren't taken. Planning and Preparing are key elements to help your pet travel safer.
• pet owners • carriers • planes • airlines
Roaming for rooms . . .
How do you find the hotel room that meets your needs?
• budget travel • hotel • search • internet • room
How do you find the hotel room that meets your needs?
• budget travel • hotel • search • internet • room
The Best Care in the Air Takes off From Appleton
This article features another airline begun in my hometown--Midwest Airlines. It was created by Kimberly-Clark to serve business travelers. It is known for its fresh-baked-in-flight chocolate chip cookies.
• midwest express • midwest airlines • skyway • midwest connect • dc-9
This article features another airline begun in my hometown--Midwest Airlines. It was created by Kimberly-Clark to serve business travelers. It is known for its fresh-baked-in-flight chocolate chip cookies.
• midwest express • midwest airlines • skyway • midwest connect • dc-9
Travel Advice for London Visitors
London terror bombings. the Travelsleuth offers advice to potential visitors.
• london • uk • travelsleuth • subway • london transport
London terror bombings. the Travelsleuth offers advice to potential visitors.
• london • uk • travelsleuth • subway • london transport
What Are Airline Liveries and Why Study Them?
An introduction to the term "airline livery" and a look at what this topic will cover. What are a reader's favorite liveries? What makes airlines change their livery? What are the memorable liveries?
• airline • livery • markings • logos • colors
An introduction to the term "airline livery" and a look at what this topic will cover. What are a reader's favorite liveries? What makes airlines change their livery? What are the memorable liveries?
• airline • livery • markings • logos • colors
Flying First Class on American
Ever wonder if flying first class is worth the high price tag? Suite101 takes to the skies with American Airlines to answer that question.
• luxury • travel • air • flights • american
Ever wonder if flying first class is worth the high price tag? Suite101 takes to the skies with American Airlines to answer that question.
• luxury • travel • air • flights • american
Travel Agencies vs the Internet
Trip planning via the Internet can be risky business. Travel agencies can help travelers avoid risks.
• travel agencies • internet travel planning • travel planning • overbooked airlines • tour groups
Trip planning via the Internet can be risky business. Travel agencies can help travelers avoid risks.
• travel agencies • internet travel planning • travel planning • overbooked airlines • tour groups