Newseum opens in its huge new home
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Travelers keeping summer plans, for now
Despite the recent spate of airline cancellations and record gas prices, Americans don't appear to be abandoning their summer travel plans.
American Airlines cancels 900 flights today
American Airlines canceled more than 900 flights Thursday as it continues to perform safety inspections on certain jets. It's the third consecutive day of cancellations for American Airlines, which has apologized to customers and offered to make amends with refunds, vouchers and compensation for overnight stays.
Flaw turned plane into 'popsicle,' pilot says
Capt. Sam Mayer says he knew he was in trouble when he heard a noise minutes after takeoff from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on a frigid day last December.
American cancels 850 more flights
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Rome hotels at a price that's right
Scoring bargain accommodations in Rome can be as tricky as deciphering ancient ruins. But you're in luck: We've done the homework and unearthed nine charming, affordable hotels.
Muir Woods marks a century of conservation
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Boeing again delays 787 rollout
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Flying tips for cranky passengers
Disgruntled airline passengers are nothing new, and the latest snapshot of the airline industry indicates plenty of cause for frustration.
AirTran, Jet Blue rank well in airline quality
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Travelers' mantra: Pack light
You'll never meet a traveler who, after five trips, brags, "Every year I pack heavier." The measure of a good traveler is how light he or she travels. You can't travel heavy, happy and cheap. Pick two.
Skybus is third airline this week to shut down
Skybus Airlines announced Friday it is shutting down its passenger flights -- becoming the third airline this week to cease operations.
Troubleshooter: Half the car for twice the price
Douglas Hawkins and his wife reserve a Budget rental car in Naples, Italy, but when they arrive at the car rental counter, the company downgrades his car and almost doubles its rate. Six months later, Budget hasn't refunded the money Hawkins says it owes him. What now
Maintenance concerns latest headache for fliers
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10 earth-friendly spring flings
Luxurious or rustic. Remote island or classic coastal hike. Whatever your style, you can make it green
Bankruptcies likely to push Hawaii fares up
The abrupt shutdowns of ATA Airlines and Aloha Airlines won't keep travelers off Hawaii's shores altogether, but they could make an already expensive vacation destination even pricier and potentially put the leis and luaus out of reach for many.
Rich culture, terrain draw visitors to Morocco
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Old meets new on Nantucket
The cobblestoned streets of Nantucket Town (Nantucket is the name of the Massachusetts island, the county and the main town) look like the prototype for Ye Olde Villages everywhere. In the eastern town of Sconset, the post office serves as a central meeting spot, as it has for the past 106 years. And all across the island, the biggest badge of local pride is a worn-out Jeep, with years' worth of beach permits -- the more, the better.
FAA inspectors: Southwest tried to problems
Southwest Airlines tried to keep serious problems with its maintenance program hidden and pressured the Federal Aviation Administration to keep out an inspector who noticed the problems, according to two FAA inspectors who blew the whistle on the airline.
Tranquility among the cherry blossoms
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United cancels 31 flights for inspections
United Airlines canceled 31 flights Wednesday in order to test fire suppression systems on a number of Boeing 777 aircraft, after discovering a routine check had not been done.
Pilots: Cockpit dangers being ignored
Regulators have largely ignored a series of dangerous incidents in which cockpit windshields in commercial airliners shattered in mid-flight, sometimes forcing emergency landings, according to an American Airlines pilots' group.
Heritage trail showcases historic Newport
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United Airlines warns of delays
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Experts: FAA takes risks with shoddy oversight
The Federal Aviation Administration is "putting the flying public at risk" with lax oversight and a too-cozy relationship with the airlines, a top lawmaker and aviation experts said Tuesday.
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