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Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng heads to US

Blind Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng was hurriedly taken from a hospital and put on a plane for the United States on Saturday, closing a nearly month-long diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations.
Solar storm forces Delta, United to divert flights

Solar storm: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines diverted flights over the poles to prevent loss of communications. This is the biggest solar storm in six years, says NASA.
AMR shareholders take massive hit, but experts see a less volatile future

AMR shareholders saw their stocks drop 84 percent on Tuesday, and can expect the stock to drop to zero, but experts are saying the state of the airline industry today suggests profits are on the way.
AMR: What does Chapter 11 bankruptcy mean for American Airlines fliers?

American Airline parent corporation, AMR Corp., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday. With peak travel season just around the corner, experts are split over what it could mean.
787 Dreamliner takes off at last. When can you jump aboard?

787 Dreamliner jet, Boeing's new fuel-sipping and passenger-friendly aircraft, left the US for Japan Tuesday, with executives of All Nippon Airways aboard. Commercial flights of the 787 Dreamliner start Oct. 28 – in Asia.
How authorities tracked the Australia collar-bomb suspect to Kentucky (video)

A string of clues has led to the arrest Tuesday of the man suspected of locking a hoax collar bomb around a teenage girl's neck in Australia two weeks ago.
9/11 flight numbers brought out of retirement by mistake

9/11 flight numbers 93 and 175 were accidentally used for two Continental Airlines flights. United apologized but would not explain how the error happened.
Airline results take a hit from higher fuel cost

US airline earnings are down as they cope with rising fuel costs and a drop in the number of passengers traveling to Japan
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Unemployment drop boosts stocks

Unemployment report showing a gain of 216,000 jobs provided a lift for stocks. With unemployment rate at a two-year low, the Dow rose 56 points.
One snoozing air traffic controller wakes up FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration is revamping tower procedures after an air traffic controller nodded off, forcing two pilots to land on their own at night. Controller fatigue is a concern.
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Airlines with Japan destinations anxiously watch radiation levels – and ticket sales

Airlines operating flights to Japan are balancing concerns about their ability to keep to their schedules, keep their crew safe from radiation, and avoid losing too much money.
The New Economy
Airline pretzels no longer free on Continental

Airline pretzels are the latest freebie to disappear from some airlines. With no more airline pretzels, can carriers' profits really soar?
Moscow airport bomb: a moment of truth for Russia and Medvedev

Even as Russia mourns the dozens killed and hundreds wounded in yesterday's apparent suicide attack at Domodedovo International Airport, Moscow must take stock of its failed policy in the north Caucasus region. Coming after a series of suicide attacks from Chechen terrorists, this latest bombing shows that Russia is in the throes of a low-intensity civil war.
Airport outrage: Will airlines be fined for three-hour delays on tarmac?

The US Transportation Department can fine airlines that force passengers to wait in an airplane on the tarmac for more than three hours. The blizzard aftermath could be a test case.
Winter storm bears down on US east coast

Weather forecasters predict a significant winter storm from the Mid-Atlantic through New England, including high winds and heavy snowfall. Hundreds of airline flights have been canceled.
Concorde crash verdict vindicates 'James Bond' of planes

Concorde crash verdict came down Monday, with a French court ruling that Continental Airlines was responsible for the 2000 disaster that killed 113 people and hastened the end of supersonic commercial flights.
Concorde crash: US mechanic and Continental guilty, says French court

Continental Airlines and an American mechanic were convicted of manslaughter and fined for the 2000 Concorde crash. But none of the French defendants were found guilty.
United Airlines: United and Continental complete combination

United Airlines, the combined airline, will display Continental's colors and globe logo on the tail.
AirTran Airways acquisition means Southwest assumes $2 billion in AirTran debt

AirTran Airways was purchased by Southwest Airlines for $1.42 billion. The AirTran Airways deal will move Southwest into 37 new cities.
Continental Airlines, UAL to merge

Continental Airlines and UAL shareholders approved the deal, which will create the world's biggest airline
UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline merger

The $3 billion airline merger of UAL and Continental would create the world's largest airline.
Robert Reich
Warning: why cheaper money won't mean more jobs

Lowering the cost of capital will only help corporations with their wave of mergers and acquisitions, meaning more pink slips for everyone else.
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China UFO spotted again. Why skepticism is warranted.

China UFO sightings continued Thursday in the eastern part of the country. Last week, Xiaoshan Airport in Hangzhou closed for two hours when an unidentified object hovered over the skies.
Will United-Continental merger raise airfares?

The Continental merger with United will get tough antitrust scrutiny, which has the potential to result in fewer flights, less competition, and higher airfares.