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Delta Air Lines was diverting some flights on polar routes between Detroit and Asia to avoid disruptions to aircraft communications by a strong solar radiation storm, the airline said on Tuesday.

Several airlines were forced to divert flight patterns as radiation from a massive solar storm hit earth. The 2012 storm is the biggest in nearly a decade, according to scientists at NASA.

Already dubbed as “the gay capital of the Middle East,” Tel Aviv, situated on the Mediterranean coast, is also said to have a large community of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) and United Continental Holdings Inc. (NYSE:UAL), the two largest U.S. airlines by market capitalization, are expected to report profits in the fourth quarter as revenue growth overcomes high fuel prices.

American Airlines (which shares its initials with an anonymous organization that does not serve alcohol) announced on Wednesday that it would ditch its $6 to $7 fees and begin serving free beer and wine in all classes on flights between the United States and Europe, Asia, and select destinations in Latin America.

The Contraband actor on 9/11: If I was on that plane with my kids, it wouldn't have went down like it did. There would have been a lot of blood in the first-class cabin and then me say, 'Okay, we're going to land somewhere safely, don't worry.

Snow starting falling on Seattle early on Wednesday morning, but despite the National Weather Service scaling back its snowfall predictions, a significant weather warning is still in place with schools,flights and Amtrak being cancelled ahead of time to prepare for snow accumulation.

Aerospace group EADS batted away concerns over the financing needed to maintain a record wave of jet deliveries this year, as bumper orders from its Airbus unit and a major Japanese leasing deal provided fresh evidence of Asia's rising economic power.

Private equity firm TPG Capital is willing to invest about $1 billion in Japan's Olympus Corp in a joint deal with Sony Corp or another suitor circling the scandal-hit firm, a person familiar with TPG's thinking said.

An Australian man, Simon Fletcher, who was having heart problems, is a live today because of the addicting scrabble-like game known as Words With Friends.

Stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Wall Street on Friday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.05 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.1 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.16 percent at 1039 GMT.

Experiencing the cuisine and food of a country or a region is considered one the key practices of a good tourist. Food is given due importance alongside climate, accommodation and scenery while choosing a place to visit.

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US Airways Group and private equity firm TPG Capital are among several parties interested in potential bids for AMR Corp , the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Delta Air Lines Inc. has hired Blackstone Group to advise it on a possible bid for the parent of American Airlines, and private equity group TPG Capital also is considering a bid for the bankrupt airline, according to a published report.

Gay tourism destinations - those which showcase liberal attitudes toward same gender couples and boast extensive gay infrastructure offering socializing opportunities - have been recognized as a lucrative niche tourism segment.

AMR Corp , the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, on Monday said it would cut service between Chicago and New Delhi and between Dallas/Fort Worth and Burbank, California, a move that will eliminate 150 jobs.

Tina Fey took the blame for the much-publicized airplane incident that got her 30 Rock co-star Alec Baldwin kicked off an American Airlines flight last month.

The legendry rock band will start the tour Feb 18 from Louisville's KFC Yum! Center. The five-month-long tour will conclude June 26 at New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA.

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Will prices rise? What about the added fees? What new trends can we expect? Air travel in 2012 is shaping up to be busier and more expensive than 2011. Here’s a look at some predictions and a preview of what to expect in the coming year.