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Analysis: Airline passengers suffer as feds drag feet

Fri, 08/14/2009 - 13:37
When Washington learned 47 people were stuck overnight aboard a small plane at a Minnesota airport, Capitol Hill reverberated ...


Amusement mecca Myrtle Beach, S.C., offers deep discounts

Fri, 08/14/2009 - 11:46
Myrtle Beach had its busiest Fourth of July weekend in four years and hopes for a strong Labor Day and fall golf season as well.


Second homes: The new, improved South Lake Tahoe

Fri, 08/14/2009 - 07:58
After years of playing second fiddle to the tonier north shore, South Lake Tahoe is poised for a renaissance.


Passengers stranded on a plane really are stuck

Fri, 08/14/2009 - 06:49
Despite anger and frustration, the passengers stuck overnight Friday aboard a packed 50-seat jet on the tarmac at the Rochester, ...


Republic wins bid for Frontier, beats Southwest

Fri, 08/14/2009 - 03:58
Republic Airways Holdings' bid to buy bankrupt Frontier Airlines won out over a higher bid by Southwest Airlines after pilots ...


Obama to pay a visit to two national parks

Fri, 08/14/2009 - 00:54
President Obama and family are scheduled to take a whirlwind tour of two Western national parks this weekend.


Follow the Bidens to Kiawah Island

Fri, 08/14/2009 - 00:10
The barrier island is an oasis of low-key luxury that's about 20 miles south of Charleston.


TSA requires booking name to match ID

Fri, 08/14/2009 - 00:07
The next phase of the Transportation Security Administration's Secure Flight program starts taking effect Saturday.


10 great places to eye the tigers, more

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 23:59
Brave enough to get up close and personal with nature's largest animals?


FAA, air traffic controllers agree on new contract

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 18:22
Government air traffic controllers and the Obama administration have reached a tentative contract agreement that both sides said ...


Southwest, Frontier pilots at impasse, spokesman says

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 16:23
Pilots' unions for both Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines hit an impasse during labor talks Wednesday night, a Southwest ...


Delta to suspend Salt Lake City-to-Tokyo flights until May

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 14:19
Delta Air Lines says it will suspend nonstop Salt Lake City-to-Tokyo flights because of diminished demand and fallout from the ...


'National Geographic Adventure' picks the best rivers for rafting

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 09:00
They're not the country's biggest rivers, or the best-known. But National Geographic Adventure is highlighting six wild and scenic ...


A girls' getaway for less than $500

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 09:00
Many providers offer deals targeted for women, which include spa treatments, shopping coupons, and even scrapbooking.


Sacramento gets dirty for Gold Rush Days

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 09:00
More than 200 tons of dirt will be dumped on the streets of Old Sacramento to prepare for the annual Gold Rush Days, Sept. 4-7.