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Improving Economy Lifts Pratt’s Business
By STEPHEN SINGER, AP Business Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney spent much of last year fighting to shut two engine repair shops in Connecticut due to fierce...
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Airlines Ask Fliers To Reschedule Due To Hurricane
NEW YORK (CBS Connecticut/AP) — U.S. airlines are giving travelers a way out if they want to scrap their plans due to Hurricane Sandy. All the major airlines are offering waivers to customers who wish...
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Some Airlines Waive Rescheduling Fees Because Of Storm
SAMANTHA BOMKAMP,AP Airlines Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. airlines are giving travelers a way out if they want to scrap their plans due to Hurricane Sandy. All the major airlines are offering waivers to...
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Japan Airlines, ANA Ground Dreamliners After Latest Blow For New Jet
By ELAINE KURTENBACH and YURI KAGEYAMA, AP Business Writers= TOKYO (AP) _ Japan’s two biggest airlines grounded all their Boeing 787 aircraft for safety checks Wednesday after one was forced to make an...
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More Than 1,800 Flights Canceled As Northeast Prepares For Winter Storm
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A storm expected to bring more than a foot of snow in places along with strong winds and punishing cold pushed into the Northeast on Thursday, extending Christmas break for some...
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Uncovered: The Best Time To Buy The Cheapest Plane Ticket
Credit: Flickr user Daniel Petzold Photography This article is from Thrillist Nation If you’ve ever spent an entire week checking ticket sites in a sad (read: failed) attempt to outsmart the airlines,...
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The Jet Of The Future Only Has Window Seats
Credit: Spike Aerospace This article is from Thrillist Nation If you’re one of those people who likes to snag the window seat on flights and block everyone in your row from catching even a glimpse of...
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What’s The Best Airline In The US?
Credit: Flickr user Edwin Ieong This article is from Thrillist Nation Because nothing settles controversy quite like an official ranking, Wichita State University and 15-seed Embry-Riddle Aeronautical...
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How To Fit Everything Under The Seat
Of all the awful baggage fees airlines now impose upon passengers, it can’t get any worse than charging a fee for your carry-on bag. But some budget airlines such as Allegiant and Spirit Airlines have...
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Friday Stuff
Last night was the finale for American Idol. Though I’d stopped watching several seasons ago, it was comforting to know it was still around, in case I might someday choose to tune in again. And my...
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Airlines, Passengers Will Benefit From Pilotless Flights, Study Finds
CBS Local — Airlines could save billions by taking pilots out of the cockpit — but would their customers feel safe flying without them? The aviation industry could save upward of $35 billion a year by...
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Hurricane Irma Creates Travel Chaos, Cancels Flights And Cruises
CBS Local — As millions of Floridians brace for Hurricane Irma, travelers all over the country are also feeling the impact of the Category 5 storm. Several flights out of the state and many cruise ship...
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Netflix Reportedly Aiming To Expand Streaming Service To Airlines
CBS Local — It’s been a rough year for the airline industry’s reputation, but Netflix is offering to help them win some points back with their flyers. According to reports, the entertainment company...
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Keep Your Money: 1 In 5 Say No Price Is Worth Being Bumped Off Flight
CBS Local — Several embarrassing incidents involving passengers and overbooked flights have sent the price airlines are willing to pay to get you out your seat sky-high. According to a new survey, a...
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