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An Alaska Airlines aircraft flies past the U.S. Capitol before landing at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 24, 2022.

Pilot Strikes Threaten Airlines After Weeks Of Delays, Cancelations Ahead Of July 4

Pilots are striking across the industry in protest of unreasonable working hours and better pay from airlines.

I Had One Bad Day: One Man's Memories Of The World Trade Center Towers Coming Down On Top Of Him

William Wright, now 46, recalls the day eleven years ago when the World Trade Center collapsed on top of him and five of his co-workers.

A Decade Later, Airlines Could Lose Billions In 9/11 Lawsuit

Damages in a lawsuit filed against American Airlines (PINK:AAMRQ), United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) and other companies in connection to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks could total upward of $2.8 billion.

Apple iOS 6 Release Date May Be Revealed Tomorrow: 6 Features To Look Forward To

Apple big announcement, where the company is expected to reveal the iPhone 5 and some other surprises, is finally coming on Wednesday. Alongside the announcement of its next-generation smartphone, a possible iPad Mini and a refreshed line of iPod devices, Apple could unveil the release date for iOS 6, its updated operating system.

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Bankrupt American Airlines Seeks OK For Big Lawyer Fees As It Seeks More Worker Pay Cuts

American Airlines' bankrupt parent AMR Corporation (PINK:AAMRQ), which is arguing in federal court it needs hundreds of millions of dollars in contract concessions from its employees in order to survive as a going concern, is planning to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to entice a small group of hedge funds to invest in the company.

Want To Use Smartphones And Tablets In Flight? The FAA Is Looking Into It

Why do airlines make you turn off your "portable electronic devices" before takeoff and landing? It's a question many have asked over the years, and, while the rule is clear, the answer is decidedly foggy.

Tropical Storm Isaac’s Path Across Southern Florida Cancels 1,000 Flights, Keeps Cruise Ships At Sea

Tropical Storm Isaac’s path across Southern Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico has wreaked havoc in the skies, forcing more than 1,000 cancellations and counting.

Tropical Storm Isaac’s Path Across The Caribbean Cancels Flights, Alters Cruise Itineraries

Tropical Storm Isaac, the ninth named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, sped past the Leeward Islands Thursday on a path across the Caribbean toward the Florida coast.

Tropical Storm Isaac Disrupts Travel In The Caribbean

Tropical Storm Isaac, the ninth named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, sped toward the Leeward Islands Wednesday afternoon on an ominous path across the Caribbean.

Fed Up With Big Bank Fees? These Credit Unions Offer Free Checking

At a time when big banks are constantly raising fees or imposing new ones to help them recover lost revenue from new regulations, not-for-profit credit unions are booming.

WWE RAW Preview: Punk vs. Big Show, SummerSlam Match Canceled, HBK Back Again

WWE SummerSlam is one week away and RAW is set to see some of the feuds intensify. Big Show and CM Punk start off the show with a match, Alberto Del Rio tries to get back in his World Title match, Kane and Daniel Bryan build to their bout, HBK comes back for more, and DJ Pauly D is the social media representative.

Algorithm Can Track Source Of Facebook Rumors And Terrorist Attacks, Researchers Say

Researchers have developed an algorithm that can track something - information, contaminants, influence - as it spreads through online and offline networks, back to its original source.

Air Traffic Controllers Blamed For Jan. 2011 Near-Collision Involving Boeing 777 And USAF C-17 Near NYC

Faulty instructions by air traffic controllers caused a near mid-air collision involving an American Airlines Boeing 777-200 and a U.S. Air Force C-17 cargo plane near New York City in January 2011, a federal report said.

Want Luggage Delivered To Your Home, Office Or Hotel? American Airlines Will Do It - For A Fee

The last thing many fliers want to do when they reach their destination is wait by the baggage carousel for their luggage to arrive. Now, if they're flying American Airlines, they don't have to.

Gwyneth Paltrow And Chris Martin: The Coldplay Kiss Everyone Is Talking About [VIDEO]

Coldplay front man Chris Martin got physical with a fan at a show on Friday! Luckily for him, that fan turned out to be his beautiful Oscar winning wife, Gwyneth Paltrow.

Alec Baldwin: I Still 'Would Love' to Run for Mayor

Angry Alec Baldwin A Two-Time Twitter Quitter

This time, the paparazzi is to blame.

Airbus Picks Alabama For First US Factory: Report

European airplane manufacturer Airbus SAS will build its first U.S. factory in Mobile, Ala., as it intensifies its competition with main rival, U.S.-based Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA), The Associated Press reported Thursday.

Stockton, Calif. To File For Bankruptcy, Becoming Largest U.S. City To Go Broke

Stockton, California, is expected to file for bankruptcy before the end of the week, becoming the largest U.S. city to seek protection from its creditors.

A Miami Heat fan holds a sign along the parade route ahead of the Miami Heat's celebration in Miami

Miami Heat Parade 2012: Video and Pictures from the Celebration

The Miami Heat celebrated their second championship in franchise history on Monday morning with a parade in South Beach.

Miami Heat 2012 Parade On Despite Tropical Storm Debby Drenching Florida

Tropical Storm Debby may be one huge Debbie downer, but no one will rain on the Miami Heat's parade to celebrate their 2012 victory in the NBA finals last week, despite the storm drenching northern Florida.

Nadya Suleman, 'Octomom: Home Alone' Star, Allegedly Harassed By Virgin America Flight Crew

Nadya Suleman, aka Octomom, is making more headlines this weekend as she claims to have had an extremely bad experience aboard a Virgin America airline flight.

The Heat won the NBA Finals after beating the Thunder in five games.

Miami Heat Parade 2012: Route, Schedule, Live Stream And All The Details For Monday

Here are all of the details you need for Monday's Miami Heat parade, including the route, schedule and live stream, to celebrate the NBA 2012 Finals victory.

Alec Baldwin has a history of hot-headedness. He shut down his Twitter account Wednesday after the incident.

When Will Alec Baldwin Ever Take Responsibility For His Actions?

Baldwin's behavior in recent years has repeatedly stunned the public--but the actor seldom accepts accountability for his headline-making follies.

Miami Heat-Oklahoma City Thunder Live Stream Game 4: Where To Watch, Prediction And Preview

Here's a guide to where to watch a live stream of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder. This article also breaks down the keys to the game, a preview of what will go down tonight in this epic contest, and a prediction of who will win.

American Airlines-US Airways Merger: Who Wins, Who Loses?

US Airways has been very publicly circling AMR Corp., the bankrupt parent of American Airlines. Yet industry experts expressed concerns that, while a potential merger would be a boon to the labor unions, the flying public would end up footing the bill.

A JetBlue employee assists a customer at the check-in counter at JFK International Airport in New York

Survey Names America?s Least-Hated Airline

Low-cost airlines in North America continue to outdo their traditional counterparts in passenger satisfaction, though overall airline satisfaction has declined over the past two years.

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