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The US Transportation Department has awarded the coveted China air routes to United Parcel Service (UPS) and United Airlines. The decision, made after intense lobbying from both parties, grants UPS six weekly trips and United two additional trips, while retaining the existing routes for Northwest Airlines and FedEx. The award
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As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, a record 38.9 million people are expected to travel 100 miles or more from home, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). With crowded highways and increased airfare costs, travelers can expect delays and higher prices. "We're warning travelers to prepare
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National airlines are in the midst of heated contract talks with labor unions, with United Airlines having just signed the richest contract in industry history with its pilots. Meanwhile, other carriers, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, are navigating their own disputes with
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Travelers with WAP-enabled devices can now book flight tickets and view travel itineraries through United's wireless feature, part of the United Update(SM) suite of applications. This innovation makes United the first airline to offer wireless booking and ticketing capabilities. United's customers can access this free
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British Airways, one of the world's largest airlines, and retail giant Wal-Mart have made significant announcements that will bring hundreds of new jobs to Jacksonville and Baker County. The airline plans to open a 500-employee reservation center in Jacksonville, while Wal-Mart is considering a massive 1 million-square-foot distribution
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British Airways and American Express announced a strategic alliance to launch a new cobranded credit card program for British Airways UK Executive Club members. The partnership will provide three different cobranded cards, each with its own level of rewards and benefits, tailored to meet customers' different spending, payment, and
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Taipei's Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport was scene to a horrific aviation disaster as Singapore Airlines Flight SQ006, a Boeing 747-400, crashed on the tarmac and burst into flames shortly after taking off for Los Angeles during Typhoon Xangsane. The incident resulted in one fatality and 82 injuries among
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By 2010, Sydney is expected to need a new airport to accommodate a projected rise in tourist numbers to 10 million per year, according to Tourism Taskforce spokesman Chris Brown. Meanwhile, Qantas Airlines Ltd has ruled out any plans to take over Malaysian Airline Systems Bhd, and the Philippines'
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Ansett, Australia's third-largest airline, seized the opportunity to strengthen its corporate ties during the 2000 Sydney Olympics, leveraging the association to attract tens of millions of dollars in new business. The airline's decision to link its brand with the Olympic Games helped it secure a significant
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Delta Air Lines has chosen Vignette Corp.'s eContent and eBizXchange software to further enhance its online presence and provide customers with more comprehensive travel and purchasing information on its website, www.delta.com. The Vignette eContent product will enable Delta to create and manage web content faster, while
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Delta Air Lines has made available for sale two new nonstop flights from the United States to Japan, marking a significant expansion of its international service. The airline will operate one daily nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (Narita) and one daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles to
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A major snag has occurred in the planned merger of UAL Corp.'s United Airlines and US Airways, with Continental Airlines offering a significant cash bid for the spinoff airline DC Air. Gordon Bethune, chairman and chief executive officer of Continental, made the offer of $215 million in a
