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Text Messaging Possibly Linked to Train Crash

September 15th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Technology and Science, Travel No Comments »

A red signal was missed and a disaster ensued. There is a search for answers in the recent train crash in Los Angeles and there are suspicions of text messaging being a factor:

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Alaska Airlines Announces Flight and Staff Reductions

September 12th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Business, Travel No Comments »

Another air carrier has taken steps to weather the economic downturn and rising energy costs. Alaska Airlines has announced flight and staff reductions:

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Travel Regulations - WHTI

September 10th, 2008 Catherine Posted in How-To, Politics and Government, Travel No Comments »

It is called the “Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative” (WHTI) and its focus is border security. The travel site explains, in detail, what are the requirements of travelling across North American borders:

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Fuel Surcharges Stay in Place

September 10th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Business, Opinion, Travel No Comments »

It comes as no surprise. The added prices for air travel will remain:

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A Prius That Goes 1,000 Miles on One Tankful

September 9th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Business, Opinion, Personal Skills, Politics and Government, Technology and Science, Travel No Comments »

In the best tradition of crisis-is-opportunity, some very creative people have taken it upon themselves to take up the challenge of putting together fuel efficient cars. The hybrids are emerging. The evidence is this Prius:

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JetBlue Goes on eBay

September 9th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Business, Technology and Science, Travel No Comments »

There might be travel bargains on eBay if one does not become caught up in the bidding. JetBlue has started using eBay as a means to market specific travel products:

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New Fee Charges for Luggage at Continental Airlines

September 5th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Business, Travel No Comments »

Continental Airlines resisted as long as possible. Now it will join other air carriers in charging for checked luggage:

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