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Volume 7, Issue 41, Oct. 14, 2009 |
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To quote Federal Aviation Administration administrator Randy Babbitt, “U.S. runways have never been safer.” According to a USA Today report, serious near-collisions between planes on U.S. runways rapidly decreased over the last year, marking the most significant drop in runway collisions in the last decade. In the year ending Sept. 30, narrowly averted crashes dropped by more than half, from 25 cases in 2008 to 12 in 2009. Incidents with commercial aircrafts also dropped significantly, falling from nine to two.
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Lufthansa’s A380 has taken to the skies. It made its maiden voyage from Toulouse over the south of France on Oct. 6. The test flight verified the aircraft’s onboard computer system. No irregularities were noted and the aircraft will soon be transferred to the Airbus hangar in Hamburg-Finkenwerder.
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Eighteen countries around the Indian Ocean Rim will participate in a United Nations tsunami exercise today. Exercise Indian Ocean Wave 09 will coincide with World Disaster Reduction Day.
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Hotel Indigos are popping up all over the U.K. InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a deal for two new Hotel Indigo properties in Glasgow and Liverpool. The brand’s, IHG’s newest, global rollout began in 2009, with the Hotel Indigo London Paddington’s opening in January. The new properties join 27 North American properties.
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According to a recent Brookings Institution report, airline delays are likely to get worse as the economy recovers. The problems will be due to heavy concentrations of short trips between big cities and outdated air traffic control systems.
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The long debate between Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and Delta Air Lines has been settled. The two companies reached a lease agreement, extending Delta’s lease through 2017.
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I pulled up to The Jefferson's beige brick façade and was immediately helped with valet parking and whisked into reception. I was a little early for my check-in, but the clerk told me it would just be a few minutes before my room was ready. I waited out the time touring the lower-level health club with a magnificent indoor pool.
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A new card from American Express is the perfect choice for travelers. The American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card offers triple points on airline purchases and double points on gas and groceries.
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In celebration of its role in the new movie Up in the Air, American Airlines is launching the Year In The Air sweepstakes. Through Oct. 31, the sweepstakes is offering entrants the chance to win a movie star-worthy prize.
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Singapore Airlines passengers can stay in Singapore for just $1. The Fabulous Singapore Stopover includes accommodations, airport transfers, unlimited rides on the SIA Hop-on bus, shopping vouchers at Changi Airport (SIN) and admission to select tourist attractions for $1.
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The Paris Las Vegas is celebrating the Beaujolais Nouveau wine with a special package. French law regulates that Beaujolais Nouveau wine cannot be released before the third Thursday in November, exactly six weeks after the grapes are harvested. Huge celebrations take place worldwide, and the Paris Las Vegas is joining in.
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The U.S. Virgin Islands launched a Cent-sational Promotion with accommodations at select hotels available for $.25 per night. The promotion is in celebration of the U.S. Virgin Islands United States quarter.
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