United Airlines orders Boeing 787, Airbus planes
USA Today - Tue Dec 8, 6:26 pm ETUnited Airlines on Tuesday said it would buy its first new jets since 1998, splitting an order for 50 planes between Airbus and Boeing.
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Business news briefs: Quicken Frosty Fest is downtown
Detroit Free Press - 1 hour 14 minutes agoWith Quicken Loans planning to move to downtown Detroit in the spring, the company is giving its employees and their families a frosty look at their new environment Sunday afternoon. ALSO: American, Delta at odds over Open Skies; Hearing set on exams done for insurers; Unionization tour to end in Southfield.
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Denver flights welcomed by Grand Island travelers
Grand Island Independent - 1 hour 17 minutes agoFor Mark Czaplewski of Grand Island, Tuesday's inaugural flight from Grand Island's Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Denver International Airport was not only a convenience but also saved him money and time.
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BEACH: Snafu causes missed flight connection, shoots down traveler’s spirits
New Haven Register - 1 hour 17 minutes agoNext time I’ll take the train. You know you’re in it deep when you’re sitting on the tarmac, wondering why your plane isn’t moving and you hear this announcement: “The printer is down.”
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Skies becoming less friendly for hunters
Fremont Tribune - 1 hour 22 minutes agoOutdoor enthusiasts are finding the once-friendly skies to be anything but these days for hunters. Just this past fall, Un...
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It’s a date – with Dreamliner
Tacoma News Tribune - 1 hour 27 minutes agoThe drum roll has been more than two years long, and the main performer is still waiting in the wings, but the Boeing Co. has finally set a date for the first flight of its tardy 787 Dreamliner.
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Champions Miami Sports Bar Kicks Off Holiday Toy Drive with Free-Drink Pitch
PRWeb - 1 hour 27 minutes agoAll-star Miami bar begins fielding unwrapped toys for Miami Children's Hospital, striking a home run for charity. In the spirit of the holiday season, Champions Sports Bar in Miami has kicked off a Holiday Toy Drive benefiting Miami Children's Hospital, with a winning pitch for all those who contribute. (PRWeb Dec 12, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009 ...
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U.S., Japan forge open skies agreement
Denver Post - 1 hour 31 minutes agoThe U.S. and Japan reached a landmark agreement Friday to relax limits on flights between the two countries, opening up the possibility of broader cross-border airline alliances and more options for air travelers.
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Japan, US reach 'open skies' deal
AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour 32 minutes agoJapan and the United States have reached an "open skies" deal removing restrictions on flights, opening the way to lower fares across the Pacific and to shake up alliances among airlines.
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Wentzville handbell choirs to perform at airport
Suburban Journals - 1 hour 33 minutes agoThe handbell choirs with United Methodist Church at Wentzville will perform from about 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, on the lower level of the main terminal.
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Alaska Air loses appeal of $1 million in unpaid security fees
Seattle Times - 1 hour 33 minutes agoAlaska Air Group, the Seattle-based parent company of Alaska Airlines, lost an appeal of a Transportation Security Administration finding that the carrier owes more than $1 million in security fees.
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Southwood boys end Huntington drought
The Shreveport Times - 1 hour 37 minutes agoSouthwood finally broke through after four years of falling short to Huntington as the Cowboys defeated the Raiders 91-68 Friday night at the Gold Dome.
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Your Town
Suburban Journals - 1 hour 43 minutes agoFestus City council allows CAEE to run airport At its Nov. 24 meeting, the Festus City Council approved a measure to allow CAEE (Citizens for Airport Economic Expansion) to operate the airport. What to do about the airport has been a source of conflict for years, including municipal officials considering closing it and selling the property. CAEE members have lobbied to keep the airport open ...
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Stormy TV weather coverage
Ventura County Star - 1 hour 45 minutes agoNot to make light of a nasty situation, but there’s a certain sameness to big winter storms. Their narrative practically writes itself:Flight cancellations. Airport delays. Schools closed. Wind gusts. Drifting snow. Zero visibility. Interstates closed. Stranded travelers. Thousands without power. A state of emergency declared.Although it’s got to be pretty serious when Minneapolis and St. Paul ...
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Traveling with children
The Argus Leader - 1 hour 46 minutes agoTravel itself comes with a built-in element of exhaustion. Add kids and holidays to the mix, and exhaustion can turn to desperation in the blink of a temper tantrum. However, traveling with children younger than 2 is not impossible. Hassles can be managed by allowing plenty of time and planning, says Debbie Lovro, travel manager at AAA Travel Agency.
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Your Town for Week of Dec. 9
Suburban Journals - 1 hour 50 minutes agoSt. Louis Mayor's father honored at event Members of the city's 23rd Ward Regular Democratic Organization joined together at an event Dec. 1 to honor Francis R. Slay, who has retired as committeeman from that ward after 45 years.
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