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Air travel can be very comfortable especially if you are traveling in the first class. But not every one of us can afford to enjoy the comfort and the luxury of a first class passenger, unless you get a free airline upgrade. Getting a free upgrade to first class or business class, sounds more of a fairytale yet it does happen! Though getting a free upgrade is very unpredictable but we can increas

I’m fairly politically active, at least locally.  Just ask those developers who want to construct a luxury nursing home highrise in my ‘hood.  More shade studies I say!  Anyway I don’t like being hounded for signatures when buying eggs at King Soopers, and I don’t like emails from airlines telling me I need to get [...]

With oil and all prices reaching sky high nowadays I think its already a necessity for me and most people to look for bargains and cheaper fares when we travel. The internet is now offering a lot of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The following carriers have made changes to their checked baggage policies. Click on the airline below for further details.To stay updated with the current baggage policy as it is today, please visit the airlines website provided.Air Canada:Air Canada has announced a new checked baggage policy for tickets issued on or after May 15 for travel on or after July 15, 2008. For those traveling before Ju

And with high fuel prices raising the cost of airline tickets, many will probably look for alternatives closer to home. TripFLIX may have the perfect solution for you. Besides Sea World, TripFLIX offers many off-the-beaten-path options .1) Got the Airline Tickets - my fingers are crossed that AirTran is still around then! Anyone else in the same boat - or are you not able to book because of the hi

The frantic replies being fired off by Virgin Nigeria to the many supporters of Kemi Ayinde contained what looks like a particularly strong claim. Stella Allen, a Customer Relations Executive at the company stated: It is pertinent to mention that we do not tolerate the inhumane treatment of any person onboard any of our flights as [...]

The oil price is still going up and it is time to take some action to cut down some travel expenses. Especially for those that travel a lot either it’s on wheels or taking flights, travel expenses definitely will be increase. In this situation, airline credit cards can help you save a lot of money. You can’t stop travelling as its part of your work, so why not make full use of it. Before you

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-The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has expressed great interest in having ALL airline passengers wear a "shock bracelet" that would serve as a stun device, similar to that of a police Taser.-Surprisingly rapid changes in the Earth's core have been discovered.-Judicial Watch has uncovered shocking new FDA documents related to the vaccine gardasil. -British UFO sightings are at "bizarre" lev

Author: Peter SalazarArticle:Airline ticket agents are those people who work at the baggagecounter. Their priority job is ticket sales, making changes inreservations, providing airline information regarding flightdelays, cancellation of flights, boarding timings, etc. Theyalso greet the boarders, check luggage and make seatingarrangements. Job & Career As Airline Ticketing Agents:They must hav

Palmair, is a trading name for the tour operator R.E. Bath Travel Service (Palmair) ltd based in Bournemouth, UK.It operates inclusive tour charter flights to holiday destinations in Europe on behalf of Bath travel.It has it's main base at Bournemouth airport.The charter flights started operations on 1 January 1993 as Palmair Flightline operating a BAe 146 aircraft. Upgraded aircraft were acquired

After months of speculation, the new budget airline backed by Emirates has been given a name: FlyDubai. The new low cost carrier's first flight is due to take off in mid-2009. The airline will focus on regional flights within the Gulf region and other surrounding countries. According to a report by Business Traveller, the airline is being assisted by Emirates during its set-up period, but once

The webs largest site about airline catering. Thousands of photos of airline menu trays from all over the world. Readers can send photos and reviews of their own inflight meal experiences. airlinemeals.netDirectory Location: Airline Meals

Naomi sorry for assault, but still mad at airlineLONDON (AP) — Model Naomi Campbell says she is sorry she assaulted two police officers during a dispute about lost luggage aboard a British Airways plane. But she has refused to apologize to the airline, accusing it of racismBritish Airways strongly denied the charge.Campbell 38, was sentenced Friday to 200 hours of community service and fined 2,3

I am not a regular airline passenger, but this news breaks my heart especially for those who travel a lot. Recently, a certain airline company came up with extra charges for your second piece of luggage, and then came a charge for your first bag. And now, all drinks, re: soda, fruit juice, bottled water, and your favorite coffee will soon cost $2 each on August 18th. Are you kidding me?!? Accordin

These are desperate days for the airline industry so we can probably understand that when readers of two Philadelphia newspapers read last week that a new airline would charge by the pound many people believed the story. After all how much stranger is that idea that than charging for customer service, meals, pillows, and all [...]

LAS VEGAS - SIN City is facing hard times. Soaring fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut flights and jack up fares to this desert oasis. Road trips have become luxury travel with gasoline costing more than US$4 (S$5.47) a gallon. And tourists who do make it to Las Vegas are spending less, leading casinos to offer deals just to keep them in their resorts. 'The overall economic uncertainty this co

While airline credit cards offer you the opportunity to earn air miles that can be redeemed for flights and may other rewards, each card carries a range of fees. The fees charged vary from provider to provider but they do exist, and could surprise you if you are not aware of what they are.

Siobhan Creaton's well-written book details how Ryanair took on passengers, unions and airports and became one of the most powerful and profitable no-frills airlines. From its beginnings flying from Dublin to London to its current Western European operations, Ryanair has never shied away from controversy, leading to some criticism of the airline, while at the same time attracting millions of passe

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"Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for choosing to fly Mandarin Airlines. As we taxi out to the runway, please make yourself comfortable.. And for those of you sitting on the ride side of the plane .. please ignore our other.. umm.. airline."

Baltia Air Line plans to start its flight operations in the late spring or early summer of 2008. Baltia plans to operate efficiently and provide consistent high quality service to passengers and cargo shippers alike in order to establish the Company as the preferred airline in the market in comparison to its competitors. read more | digg story

WASHINGTON - THE United States airline industry is set to crash as record oil prices threaten to push several carriers into bankruptcy, threatening 'our American way of life', an industry study said.'As a consequence of the skyrocketing price of oil, the US commercial aviation industry is in full-blown crisis and heading toward a catastrophe,' said a study issued by AirlineForecasts and the Busine

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US airlines are finished cutting capacity and shrinking to survive record fuel costs, the US commercial airline network will look a lot leaner and, for some consumers, a lot meaner.That is because fares, especially on less crowded routes, are rising fast, and some flights may just disappear.Analysts say that for the airlines, the new pricing power is long overdue -- and consumers will just have to

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Many people prefer air travel compared to any other modes of transportation. Air travel is speedy, convenient, comfortable and now cheaper. As lots of people need to frequently travel for business trips and so are continuously on the watch out for cheap airfares. Cheap air travel is one of the best ways to comfortably travel [...]

1. Ocean crossing flight: This is your Captain speaking, I just wanted to take this time to remind you that your seat cushions can be used as floatation devices.2. Hey folks, were going to play a little game of geography trivia. If you can recognize where we are, tell your flight attendant and receive an extra pack of peanuts.3. Our loss of altitude allows a unique close up perspective of the loca

Extend-IT(tm) offers larger travelers FAA approved personal seat belt extenders. The newest Extend-IT(tm) model expands the product line to four extenders with models that work with virtually all domestic, international and commuter airlines, private jets and general aviation aircraft. - 2003-04-24

Much like the eight-track, the rotary-dial phone and the typewriter before it the airline paper ticket will soon become non-existent. In a press release from the International Air Transport Association, Director General and CEO Giovanni Bisignani, was quoted: The paper ticket has served us well, but its time is over. After four years of hard work by [ >> more ]

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By: sunne I will not be the first to say that airline tickets have lot more than they should be but there is a ton of ways to get cheap airline tickets to anywhere in the world. The key is where to look and for which airline to look into. We have a few tips for you on how to get some low fares and some very cheap airline tickets fully rightfully.As per my knowledge, most of the airlines must sell

If these three were a human being, it would be in the form of "Marlene". I am in the middle of a 3 day domestic trip and I have been off work for 3 weeks on vacation. After returning yesterday you can just cut the anxiety with a knife when walking through the airport. I live in the suburbs of Detroit and my city has been hardest hit of all major cities due to the economy and foreclosures. With the

The government has agreed to licence one more private air carrier in Vietnam, the Air Speed-Up Corporation (ASP). The firm is based at 80/10 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Ward 9, District 3, HCM City. The firm was established by song writer Ha Dung. The Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Transport to temporarily stop receiving more airline establishment applications and design a roadmap for

The Prime Minister has agreed to grant a business license to the Ho Chi Minh City-based airline Air Speed-Up Corporation. The Prime Minister assigned the Transport and Communications Ministry to process the licensing of the corporation under current regulations. The Government leader also instructed the ministry to coordinate with relevant agencies to prepare a new suitable licensing process

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Imagine this not-unlikely scenario: You’re sending your 10-year-old to stay with his grandparents for the summer and he’s insisting on bringing along Fluffy, his three year old Maine Coon cat. Since he’s going for the whole summer, you’ve packed his favorite games, toys, and clothes, along with some presents for Nana. So you are going [...]

Economy airline Flyglobespan is to be prosecuted after claims it breached strict safety rules.   The Edinburgh-based firm is accused of allowing a flight from Liverpool to New York to take off when engine sensors were not working.   The decision to prosecute was made by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Wellington, May 26 (ANI): Electronic products manufacturer Panasonic has developed seat-back screens that would allow passengers on board an aeroplane “text chat” with others. The new in-flight entertainment system will initially be fitted to 18 of Air New Zealand’s A320 and Boeing 767 aircraft by the end of the year. Mark Street, a spokesman for Air New [...]

An Australian low-cost airline and a Canadian luxury resort and casino developer have launched two ambitious projects that aim to revolutionise Vietnam's fast-growing tourism industry. Jetstar, the budget offshoot of Australian carrier Qantas, teamed up with Vietnam's Pacific Airlines to launch Jetstar Pacific on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other conten

Available Orlando Flightsby HispanicSo, you've decided you want to go to Orlando for your week-long vacation. Congratulations! You couldn't have picked a better place to while away your time and stress. Orlando never runs out of interesting places to see or activities to do. Restaurants, theme parks, grand resorts-Orlando has all these and more! It's no wonder millions of people choose it as their

Gary at View from the Wing asks what is the worst airline lounge in the world? He offers the Alitalia Boticalli Lounge in Milan as a possible contender. I agree that is an awful lounge. It's even worse than the 20 year old KLM lounge that I posted about (and that has thankfully been replaced). Here is a picture of...

Jetstar Pacific, Viet Nam's first low-cost airline, was officially launched here Friday, becoming a part of the world-renowned Qantas Group. Jetstar Pacific, formerly known as Pacific Airlines Joint Stock Aviation Company, is set to revolutionize the local aviation industry by offering the promise of "all day every day, low fares" across its expanding domestic network under the Jetst

The Ministry of Transport is expected to license Air Speed Up soon, making it possible for the second private airline in Viet Nam to start domestic flights later this year, according to the Viet Nam Civil Administration of Viet Nam (CAAV). "Air Speed Up will get a license this month if its application is approved by the Government," CAAV's deputy general director Lai Xuan Thanh told the

I am away on business this week in New York. The flight over was delayed 4 times, putting me in at around 3am to wake up for a conference at 7:30am. I haven’t been so impressed. But that is just the beginning… I am currently typing this post from my blackberry, which actually [...]

Fee-Quent Flying As you may have heard, American Airlines will begin charging passengers $15 for the first checked bag on domestic flights starting next month. AA (which should stand for Antagonistic Airways) already has an unhappy face in my book...

American Airlines’ decision to slap a $15 fee on the first checked bag isn’t the airline industry’s first attempt to squeeze more money from passengers through a sneaky surcharge. And it won’t be its last. More: continued here

One day airline profits are up and on the next, bankruptcy looms for most airlines. For airline employees, change is really the only constant factor we can count on. James Wysong offers his predictions for the summer of 2008. More: continued here

A judge has dismissed a request for a new trial in the case of an air charter service which was ordered to pay pop superstar MICHAEL JACKSON over $20 million (£10 million) for secretly videotaping the singer.The now defunct XtraJet was accused of making videos of the star and his lawyers onboard one of the firm's planes when he flew from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara, California in November 2003.The

Sometimes surveys are unnecessary. The results are foregone and obvious. Saying that airline passengers hate the carriers that take them around for business... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

When you look at something on the surface, it can often seem so simple and the same goes for an airline reservation system. If you need to reserve a flight on an airline, you simply give them a call and its as easy as that. Some person on the other end of the line handles [...]

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Do you book your airline tickets through travel aggregators like makemytrip (MMT), Ezeego1,Yatra, Flightraja, cleartrip etc? All of them claim they give you lowest airfare. Some of them offer an “upto 50% cash back offer” when paid through a ICICI platinum and other specific credit cards. Because these websites book several tickets everyday they must be getting some discount from airlines and

By: sunne I will not be the first to say that airline tickets have lot more than they should be but there is a ton of ways to get cheap airline tickets to anywhere in the world. The key is where to look and for which airline to look into. We have a few tips for you on how to get some low fares and some very cheap airline tickets fully rightfully.As per my knowledge, most of the airlines must sell

Hantu Laut I strongly believe in free enterprise and healthy competition.You can't call it a competition anymore when the playing field is not level and your opponent hit you below the belt and the referee allows it. The airline business is now a cut-throat business due to high operational costs andtoo many players in the market.Those with good business sense, innovative and good foresight will

VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company (VietJet Air) is the first private airline in Viet Na. It was licensed in December and now focuses on preparations for its first regularly-scheduled flight later this year. Viet Nam News reporter Van Nga spoke to the carrier’s newly-appointed CEO, Brian Presbury, about his strategy for the new airline. What are your airline’s plans for the future? VietJet

I can foresee where Air Asia Airline is heading with its "hidden cost". Now they are charging RM5 for check in luggage. What next?  Click here for more Funny and Quirky News and Jokes from Malaysia    

by Brent VandersteltSo, you've decided you want to go to Orlando for your week-long vacation. Congratulations! You couldn't have picked a better place to while away your time and stress. Orlando never runs out of interesting places to see or activities to do. Restaurants, theme parks, grand resorts-Orlando has all these and more! It's no wonder millions of people choose it as their vacation destin

“U.S. airlines carry 612 million passengers annually. That’s a statistic that should come as little surprise to anyone who’s recently had the pleasure of waiting in an airport security line, but it’s also one that does a good job of illustrating just how essential air travel is for Americans.” [...]

Brussels, 8 May 2008 Consumers: 50% of misleading airline websites corrected EU Consumer Commissioner Meglena Kuneva today published the mid term report on an EU wide enforcement investigation - involving 15 EU national authorities as well as Norway - against misleading advertising and unfair practices on airline ticket selling websites. The report shows that there are “serious [...]

As someone who is 6 foot 3 inches tall but too cheap to buy a first or business class airline ticket i was very interested to read an article on GeekAbout.com for The 10 Most Comfortable Airline Economy Seats Their winner was Virgin America which is consistent with other reports I have heard. My only quibble [...]

Ideacast, a digital out-of-home media company that reaches consumers in health, entertainment, retail and transit venues nationwide, has just announced an advertising sales partnership with Continental and Frontier Airlines. Gaining another network in its already burgeoning portfolio of digital signage network partners, including the likes of Transit TV, Health Club TV, and Six Flags TV, IdeaCast is quickly becoming a major player in the digital out-of home media industry.Having a portfolio of digital signage properties, each offering gateways to prized demographic groups, helps to position IdeaCast as a one-stop shop for advertisers to reach people when they're out of their homes. And, now, when they're not even on the ground.The new offering, called Airline TV, is projected to reach 21 m

Locating the Cheapest Airline TicketsWith summer approaching many families are eager to start looking for the best places to find airfare; to destinations like Florida, Caribbean, Mexico, and other places to catch fun in the sun.The internet provides numerous resources in locating discounted airfare. But website to locate discount airline tickets is Travel By Deals. TravelByDeals.com publishes internet travel specials for airline tickets, cruises, hotels, vacations, and rental cars. As the price of airline tickets has increased with the cost of fuel, airline bankruptcies, consolidations and airline closings, the market has decreased and fares are higher. The top airlines to find the lowest price on airline tickets are all low-fare carriers who are now setting the bar for traditional airlin

JetBlue Discount Airline Tickets Going in for the Kill ShotWith Delta in bankruptcy we see the more successful discount air carriers going in to the kill. JetBlue is expanding, buying planes and opening routes while fuel costs are at a record high and other airlines are in bankruptcy. Delta and Northwest are both jettisoning some of their aircraft from their fleets, closing some routes and giving away some gates at some of the busiest airports.Because JetBlue’s cost structure is lower and it operates in a hybrid model, rather than the standard spoke and hub routing structure it can fly for less. By having cheaper fairs it has consistently had fuller flights. Their hybrid point-to-point and larger Hub and Spoke model at its largest airport markets it is able to get the benefit of maximum

Philippine Airlines has launched a budget brand airline called PAL EXPRESS going head on with other Boracay airlines which include South East Asian Airlines, Asian Spirit and Cebu Pacific Air. PAL EXPRESS will fly to Caticlan from Manila 12 times Daily. PAL EXPRESS turbo prop planes include a 50 seater Bombardier Q-300s and a 76-seater Q-400s. PAL EXPRESS [...]

The airline industry is a bit chaotic these days with oil selling for well over $100 a barrel, big mergers in the works, and airlines like ATA and Skybus folding. Who’s next — and how do you protect yourself? James Wysong has the answers. More: continued here

Updated List Of The Top Airline Credit Card Offers and Travel Rewards I have a friend who is absolutely nutty about frequent flyer miles. Because he has family and relatives who live all over the place - in New York, Chicago, India, and England to name a few, he travels by airplane quite frequently. It’s [...]

My husband and I have only taken one (1) vacation or trip without the kids in the past 17.5 years that we've been parents. You were actually along for the ride if you remember; it was when we went to Florida in the Spring of 2005. We've been trying to get back there with the kids ever since. Actually, I was twisting my brain around trying to figure out how to give the kids a quick vacation

On my recent experience flying the friendly skies, I was lucky enough to be on Air Canada. If you haven't ever flown Air Canada, you aren't really missing much. I've flown a lot of airlines and I always try to find a new one to experience. Prior to this experience, I'd flown Air Canada once to Vancouver but that was some years ago.So since they were also the cheapest way to get to London, I decided it was time to try the airline again. I can't say they are the worst airline I've ever flown but certainly not the best. My trip didn't get off to a good start by getting stuck on the runway for an extra hour out of Boston. Connecting into Montreal, I encountered some pretty rude Quebecians at the airport, though that wasn't really the fault of Air Canada....more the fault of Quebec!When I bo

The Ministry of Finance has approved the establishment of the Viet Nam Airlines Insurance (VNI) Company with initial charter capital of VND 500 billion (US $31.2 million). VNI has some major founding shareholders, including Vietnam Airlines, the Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industries Group and Vietnam Machinery Installation Corporation among others. The company will provide insurance services for

Aeroflot passenger drank heavily on flight, witnesses sayMay 02, 2008 04:30 AMTracy HuffmanStaff ReporterAuthorities are still unsure why a 41-year-old passenger died aboard a Toronto-bound Aeroflot Russian Airlines flight Wednesday, but airline officials believe alcohol may have been a factor.About an hour before the plane was to land at Pearson airport, the Russian man collapsed. Despite resuscitation efforts, the man was pronounced dead after the plane landed around 5:30 p.m.The man, who was travelling alone and whose name has not been released, was reportedly drinking heavily on the flight from Moscow, becoming unruly and annoying some of the other 180 passengers."Until the investigation by appropriate authorities is complete, we can only assume that alcohol might have been a factor in

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — A stronger dollar was putting pressure on oil prices Thursday, and that was translated into solid gains for airline stocks. The Amex Airline Index rose 1.2% to 23.73 points with nine of its 14 components trading higher. Crude for June delivery dropped 41 cents to $113.05 a barrel in electronic trading, thanks to a strengthening [...]

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What’s the worst news a parent can receive? That would have to be that your child is dead. But what if that news is incorrect? The Daily Telegraph reports: Briton Chris Miller was told a flight carrying his partner and children had landed in India because another passenger had fallen ill, the BBC reported. He also learnt [...]

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On a Continental Flight with a very "senior" flight attendant crew, the pilot said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached cruising altitude And will be turning down the cabin lights. This is for your comfort and to enhance the appearance of your flight attendants."Heard on a Southwest Airline flight. "Ladies and gentlemen, if you wish to smoke, the smoking section on this airplane is on the wing and if You can light 'em, you can smoke 'em." On landing, the stewardess said, "Please be sure to take all of your belongings. If you're going to leave anything, please make sure it's something we'd like to have.""There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane." "Thank you for flying Delta Business Express. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much

Compare Airline TicketPricing Using JetcostWhen Traveling AbroadSearch an extensive database of cheap flight search engines to give you the best deal on your next trip, abroad. The cost of travel is going up do to the cost of a barrel of oil, so, we all need to search a little harder to get the best airline ticket deal. If your traveling to Europe, South Africa, Hong Kong or anywhere abroad, this is a great site to get a deal!This is "aggregates" sites like Lastminute.com, eBookers, Expedia, Opodo, British Airways, Govolo, eDreams, Openjet and more to determine the least costly flight information. Click on the graphic to go to the site: BlogUniverse

Singapore Airlines has taken the unusual step of publicly asking passengers on its new Airbus A380 plane not to engage in any sexual activities.The potential problem has arisen because the first class area of its giant superjumbo contains 12 private suites complete with double beds.Singapore, which is the first airline to start flying the A380, said the suites were not sound-proofed.It said it did not want anyone to offend other travellers or crew.Singapore added that while the suites were private, they were also not completely sealed.'Observing standards'"All we ask of customers, wherever they are on our aircraft, is to observe standards that don't cause offence to other customers and crew," the airline said in a statement."Nothing different applies for our Singapore Airlines Suites custo

The Bush administration said this week it will more closely examine airline safety and assigned a panel of outside experts to gauge the effectiveness of Federal Aviation Administration oversight.Transportation Secretary Mary Peters told a news conference her agency "must do more" to respond to recent flight disruptions and cancellations affecting more than 300,000 travelers that were related to aircraft inspection lapses at Southwest airlines."While the events of the last few weeks have been challenging, they have raised good questions," Peters said.The FAA has been under fire in Congress and from the Transportation Department's Office of Inspector General for its oversight of Southwest Airlines and other carriers.Lawmakers and the inspector general, prompted by agency whistle-blowers, hav

If you haven’t heard already, just this month Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines announced they approved a merging which will form the largest airline around the world based on traffic statistics. Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines are the third and fifth largest airlines in the United States. Under the merger arrangements, the [...]

The Interwebitubes is up in arms over the allegation that United Airlines kicked a man off of their plane for praying. What they gloss over is that the plane was ready to take off, he refused to take his seat, and quite obviously, the plane cannot take off until every passenger is sitting. [...]

Two new items have been added to the NEFA Foundation online multimedia library : - Video footage of a terrorist training camp in northwestern Pakistan run by the Islamic Jihad Union (IJU). The video shows the production and testing of explosives, and the recruitment of young children as fighters. On May 25, 2005, the U.S. State Department announced the designation of the IJU as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). The IJU is a breakaway faction of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU)...(read more)

The Federal Aviation Administration is hoping the safety-related groundings of commercial airplanes that caused havoc for 300,000 passengers around the country last week won't continue into the heavy summer travel season. But the man charged with protecting federal whistle-blowers tells TIME he's got additional cases coming down the runway that could do just that. And the FAA warns that sloppy maintenance work — like that which resulted in the grounding of more than 3,000 American Airlines flights last week — could occur through the end of June as the FAA wraps up a two-phase inspection process. You can and will experience long airline delays throughout summer. Couple with high gas prices and a slow economy, expect people to stay and vacation closer to home this year. For the best pric

PHOENIX - Getting hitched may be the right move for Delta and Northwest. But for beleaguered air travelers, it could usher in an era of higher fares, fewer flights, more confusion at the airport and even more crowded planes.The merger could kick off a wave of airline consolidation. And while the effects would not be immediate, industry observers say you should get ready for fewer carriers in the sky.‘‘It’s not an industry that works,’’ said Mark Cooper, of the Consumer Federation of America, who lobbied Congress against a bid by US Airways for Delta last year.‘‘We’re now getting to the point where there are so few carriers left, and they still can’t make money,’’ he said.Greater demand for remaining seats translates into higher ticket prices.‘‘There’s no doubt i