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United Airlines to roll out Houston flights Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:07AMASPEN – Aspen's commercial air service got a lift Friday when it was announced United Airlines will offer nonstop flights between here and Houston starting in January.
JetBlue CEO hopes for direct international flights from Westchester Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:33AMJetBlue Airways President and CEO David Barger says he'd like eventually to see seasonal flights from Westchester directly to international destinations, places such as the Caribbean and Mexico.
Earl Loses Strength, Still Garnering Attention Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:42PMAfter working his way up the coast, by the time Hurricane Earl reached the Cape and Islands, he couldn't even be called a hurricane. Earl was downgraded to a Tropical Storm at the Friday 11 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center. Sustained winds measured 70 miles per hour.
`Plague doctor' takes a curious journey Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:58PMThomas C. Butler's flight itinerary stretched thousands of miles, from Saudi Arabia to London to Miami, to Puerto Rico and then Dominica. But his travels were interrupted Thursday night when a federal security worker at Miami International Airport spotted a 12-inch metal canister with black screw tops at both ends, buried in the research scientist's baggage.
Canister in luggage, which prompted shut down of Miami airport, proves harmless Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:48PMScientist who carried item that looked like pipe bomb had been convicted of smuggling plague bacteria into U.S. in 2003 Thomas C. Butler's flight itinerary stretched thousands of miles, from Saudi Arabia to London to Miami, to Puerto Rico and then Dominica.
Miami airport shut down in possible contamination scare Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:04PMMiami International Airport was shut down for several hours Friday after screeners spotted a canister inside the luggage of a scientist that eventually turned out to be "a legitimate experiment."
Labor Day travelers contend with Hurricane Earl Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:09PMHurricane Earl’s whipping winds are adding a wrinkle to an already busy three-day weekend where more than 34 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home.
Delta Reassures Cincinnati Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:12AMSevere cutbacks planned for Comair may not greatly affect service levels Cincinnati, Delta officials say.
Indian River Community Calendar, updated Sept. 3 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:42AMFind the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.
Hurricane Earl Takes Aim At Northeast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:28AMEarl roars past North Carolina as Central Florida continues to see rough surf because of the hurricane.
SPIRIT AIRLINES OFFERS HURRICANE BUSTER PROTECTION TO BOSTON Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:20AMMIRAMAR, FL - In order to offer customers flexibility, Spirit Airlines has activated its Hurricane Buster Protection policy in response to potential flight changes resulting from Hurricane Earl.
Hurricane Earl's impact on Labor Day travel from Tampa Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:42AMHurricane Earl has begun impacting flights from Tampa International Airport, while analysts expect more folks at airports and on the roads than last year for Labor Day weekend travel.
Travel delays possible due to Earl Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:43AMAs travelers try to breathe in one last gasp of summer fun this Labor Day weekend, Hurricane Earl might be thwarting their efforts by delaying or canceling flights — or wiping out families' beach outings altogether.
Police question scientist in Miami airport scare Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:32AMA scientist has been detained at the Miami International Airport after screeners spotted a metal canister in his luggage that looked like a pipe bomb, prompting an evacuation, a government official said
Labor Day weekend expected to big flying days Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:24AMSTEWART AIRPORT – With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, people try to squeeze in their last getaway weekend of the season. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates about 5,000 people will use Stewart Airport at Newburgh.
Delta adds four point-to-point routes to Cancun Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:05AMBeginning Feb. 19, Delta will add nonstop service to Cancun from cities. Delta's service from Austin, Columbus (Ohio), San Antonio and Tampa will operate on Saturdays only and will begin Feb. 19, according to the Austin American-Statesman .
Earl threatens East Coast with weekend pounding Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:32PMThe Eastern Seaboard up to Maine is on alert for a Labor Day weekend pounding by waves, gales and rain.
Earl Threatens East Coast from N.C. to Maine Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:30PMMeteorologists Unsure Whether N.C. Will Get a Close Shave or a Direct Hit; President Declares State of Emergency 2010 Storm Tracker
Canadian to take command of space station in 2013 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:12PMThe Canadian Space Agency announced veteran astronaut Chris Hadfield will become the first Canadian to take command of the International Space Station.
Frontier moves some flights to St. Pete-Clearwater Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:14PMPassengers already booked on flights between Milwaukee and Tampa will be moved to St. Petersburg/Clearwater and will be contacted with their new itineraries
Hurricane Earl Downgraded; East Coast on Alert Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:10PM(CBS/AP) - Hurricane Earl was downgraded to a category 3 storm Thursday afternoon, but still packed winds of more than 125 mph as it blew toward North Carolina, putting the Eastern Seaboard up to Maine on alert for a Labor Day weekend pounding by waves, gales and rain.
Category 3 Earl Takes Aim at Eastern Seaboard Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:32PMMeteorologists Unsure Whether N.C. Will Get a Close Shave or a Direct Hit; President Declares State of Emergency
Foundation gives Fremont girl, family trip to Disney World Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:34AMAt 3, Brinkley Chandler was granted a special wish.
Earl Could Force Evacuations Ahead Of Labor Day Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:25AMA powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach.
Airlines waive change fees due to hurricane Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:08PMAirlines began offering passengers a way to change their tickets as Hurricane Earl threatened to disrupt travel along the East Coast. East Coast of the United States - Hurricane Earl - North Carolina - East Coast - Outer Banks
Sheriff Jim Coats Hosts Annual Charity Golf Tournament Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:52PM"Chip-in" for a good cause and "tee it up" for the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches at the Sheriff Jim Coats Charity Golf Tournament. Be a sponsor, player or both - and enjoy a day at the prestigious Belleair Country Club (1 Country Club Lane, Belleair.)
Airport officer also recommends Cape Air Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:36PMFort Leonard Wood's Installation Transportation Officer, just as the joint-city Airport Committee, has recommended to the U.S.
Plans on track for $1 million terminal expansion at Charlevoix Municipal Airport Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:20PMMatt MikusSpecial to the Courier Plans remain on track for a $1 million terminal expansion project at the Charlevoix Municipal Airport to better service commercial flights and the community. The expansion is scheduled to begin in late 2011.
JetBlue to debut Newark-Boston flights Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:53PMJetBlue Airways announced Wednesday that it will start offering daily service from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston's Logan International Airport in May, injecting new competition into a Northeast corridor long dominated by Delta Air Lines and the US Airways. Queens-based JetBlue plans to launch four daily flights between Newark and Boston. The low-cost carrier already makes up to ...
Erin N. Marcus, M.D.: Interview: While the NGO's Thrive, Haiti's Doctors Need Help Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:48PMSix months after the earthquake in Haiti, I spoke with Dr. Herold Merisier, president of the South Florida chapter of the Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad.
Amazing airline meals, if you splurge Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:19AMThe caviar and smoked salmon were superb, the chilled champagne flowed freely and the service was impeccable as Jake and Linda Richter gazed at each other across a table covered with white linen and set with fine china.
Skyscanner Reveals Destination Doppelgangers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:59AMEDINBURGH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hundreds of travellers make ‘same name, different country’ mix-ups
Skyscanner Reveals Destination Doppelgangers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:56AMEDINBURGH, Scotland----When three Florida children flew to Nashville last month, rather than their intended destination, Knoxville, they became the latest victims of the ‘destination Doppelganger’.
East Coast Bracing For Hurricane Earl Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:50AMA powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach.
Forecasters keep a wary eye on Hurricane Earl Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:39AMSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds that damaged homes and toppled power lines.
Hurricane Earl could sideswipe US East Coast Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:54AMMIAMI, Florida - Powerful Hurricane Earl churned toward the eastern U.S. seaboard on Tuesday and looked to sideswipe the densely populated coast from North Carolina to New England, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
U.S. Evacuations Begin as Hurricane Earl Looms Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:42AMCategory 4 Storm Lashes Caribbean, Could Brush U.S. Thursday; Warnings Issued from N.C. to Maine 2010 Storm Tracker
U.S. braces for Hurricane Earl Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:52AMRALEIGH, N.C. — Federal officials urged U.S. residents to prepare for possible evacuations and islanders in the Turks and Caicos hunkered down in their homes Tuesday as powerful Hurricane Earl howled over open seas toward the East Coast of the U.S.
Storm could force US evacuations Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:38AMThe US’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has warned people along the country’s eastern seaboard to prepare for evacuations as the powerful Hurricane Earl barrels toward it.
Fun in the sun may be shelved as Hurricane Earl heads toward East Coast vacation spots Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:06PMRALEIGH, N.C. - A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of the U.S. Labor Day holiday that marks the traditional end of summer, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach.
Murals Commemorate Space Shuttle Legacy Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:25PMHuge murals of artwork commemorating three decades of historic explorations and scientific achievements by all five of America's Space Shuttle Orbiters now grace the Shuttle Firing Room inside the Launch Control Center at NASA KSC.
Historic Plane Offers Public Flights Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:14AMTwo South Florida businessmen with a love for flying have spent months restoring a DC 7 passenger plane from 1958.
Kiosks popping up where least expected, and customers love it Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:36PMMIAMI -- Consumers accustomed to using self-service kiosks to withdraw cash, pay for groceries and check in for flights are finding do-it-yourself computer stations in new and sometimes unexpected places. Some doctors' offices are using self-service stations to check in patients. At hotels, guests can check in or even buy accessories such as bathing suits. Movie tickets, cruise line boarding ...
Arkansas Baseball Academy held on Sept. 18 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:11PMCoach Carl Martinous stopped by the THV studios to speak with Wess Moore about the upcoming Arkansas Baseball Academy.
Tampa airport finalists would bring varied background to job Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:37PMFour airport executives who tout strengths ranging from marketing to operations and from directing expansion to recovery from economic declines made the short list of candidates for executive director at Tampa International Airport.
Bank Holiday weekend to get 'sunny weather' in summer's 'last gasp' Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:34PMDespite recent wintry weather, the Met Office said many parts would experience "plenty of sunshine and dry" conditions.
On the 5th Anniversary of Katrina, Don't Forget to Remember the Children Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:02PMFive Years Ago 5,192 Children Were Separated from Their Parents in the Midst of What Became the Largest Natural Disaster in U.S. History
Start-up enterprise: Launching the new space race Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:52AMThe next generation of aerospace entrepreneurs have begun their mission: to boldly go where NASA can't afford to go any more
FloridaBaby.co.uk : a Brand new Website for Families Travelling with Children and Babies to Florida Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:52AMCRAWLEY, England, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Today sees the launch of a brand new website specifically designed to answer the many questions posed by parents planning holidays to Walt Disney World with babies and toddlers. FloridaBaby.co.uk has been developed by Travel City Direct, the Florida family holiday specialists, and contains hints and tips on travelling with children, an interactive ...
The feel of home away from home Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:09AMI can’t believe that summer — as defined by the school year, not the thermometer — already is over. And I can only imagine how teachers feel. In honor of an age-old school tradition, here is my “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essay: Maybe I should start with how I didn’t spend my summer vacation. I didn’t check e-mail. I didn’t watch television. I didn’t see one political ad. Tubing in ...