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Tips for Surviving the World's Longest Flights
How does 18 hours and 50 minutes on a nonstop flight sound to you? Nerve-wracking? Learn how to handle the world's longest flights with our simple tips.
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United Airlines Removes 787 From Schedule
The FAA's grounding of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is having long lasting effects on airlines and the traveling public. United is removing the plane from routes through June at least.
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FlightCar Launches Free "Parking" at Airport
Parking at the airport is a huge pain, and at this point your friends are sick of dropping you off. Cue FlightCar, a new service that rents out your car while you're gone.
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5 Best Books for that Cross-Country Flight
Don't be stuck combing the bookshelves at the airport snack stand—pack any of the new reads on our list and you'll be racing to turn the last page before your cross-country flight lands.
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Napcabs Debuts Sleeping Pods at Munich Airport
Munich airport has got the right idea with their new Napcabs—sleeping pods with WiFi, air-con, flight info, and an alarm clock. Unless you like using your carry-on as a pillow.
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Expert Tips for Looking Glam When You Fly
Who's your in-flight glamour inspiration? If you've ever flown Virgin, you know the easy answer is their perfectly coiffed cabin crew. We crashed their grooming course for their top tips and tricks.
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10 Best Airports to Get Stuck In
Ah, the dreaded layover. Hours of boredom before hours on an airplane. Unless, that is, you can snag a layover at one of these fine airports. There's wine, shopping, driving ranges, yoga rooms, roof decks, and a butterfly garden. Read on.
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American Airlines, US Airways Announce Merger
It was announced this morning, to the surprise of no one frankly, that American Airlines and US Airways will be merging to become the world's largest airline.
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EU Courts Rule on Passenger Care Law
Passengers in Europe were handed a major victory this week. The EU courts ruled against the airlines after passenger care laws were called into question during the 2010 volcano eruption in Iceland.
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American Airlines Adds New Regional Jets in Bankruptcy Efforts
In ongoing efforts to recover from bankruptcy, American Airlines recently debuted a new logo and design and have now announced larger regional jets to be added to their fleet.
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