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Airlines
American Airlines deal would up its trans-Atlantic ante
Jul 13, 2010
American Airlines is awaiting word from European regulators on whether it can coordinate its trans-Atlantic flights directly with British Airways and Iberia.
EADS bids on building Air Force crafts
Jul 9, 2010
Europe correspondent Stephen Beard talks with Steve Chiotakis about EADS' proposal to build expensive aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, the latest move in a bitter dispute over a $35 billion military contract.
Vengeance for airline passenger
Jul 5, 2010
Charles Wheelan decided to sue United Airlines after the carrier lost his bag and still charged him a $25 fee. He talks with Bill Radke about where his lawsuit stands now.
Google to buy travel tech company ITA for $700M
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Janet Babin
Jul 2, 2010
Google has made a $700 million deal to buy travel technology company ITA, a move that will help the search engine stay ahead of Bing.
How the GPS upgrade may affect you
Jun 30, 2010
GPS is used by everyone from stock traders time-stamping trades to farmers driving remote-controlled tractors. Now the GPS satellite system is getting an upgrade promising increased coverage, stability, and accuracy. Sally Herships reports.
Improvement in passenger satisfaction with North American airlines
Jun 8, 2010
A new survey from J.D. Power and Associates shows that overall customer satisfaction with airlines serving North America improved last year after...
Airline satisfaction at three-year high
Jun 8, 2010
A survey out today says airline satisfaction is up to its highest point in three years, despite the fact that air travel is still a drag.
For public good, not for profit.
Airline industry improves outlook, will earn $2.5 billion
Jun 7, 2010
The International Air Transport Association forecast $2.5 billion for the airline industry this year, a direct reversal of its prior outlook.
Summer air travel's up, and so are fares
Jun 1, 2010
This summer, stronger travel demand is going to run smack dab into a much smaller airline industry and all the crowded flights that will entail. Jeff Horwich reports.
A busier travel season this summer?
May 28, 2010
With summer kicking off this Memorial Day weekend, Steve Chiotakis talks to Anne Banas of SmarterTravel.com to get a forecast on this summer's travel industry and tips on how to save before you hit the road or take to the air.