R.O.A.R.

R.O.A.R.: The state of air travel

I own Midtown travel in NYC. I have been a travel agent for thirty years, starting at Rosenbluth Travel in Philadelphia while attending Temple University.

UK

Heathrow runway defended by air travel organizations

Proposals to replace a new runway at Heathrow with high speed rail were opposed by organizations in the air travel industry.

India

Air travel has become an expensive luxury

Rising airfares due to expensive fuel has a direct impact on the Indian middle class, many of whom are now switching back from flying to other modes of transport.

Air Travel

Why air travel sucks: An explanation

So I've been on a bit of a jag about how awful flying is.

New European Regulation On Air Travel

New rights to give disabled travelers a better journey

LONDON - Transport Minister Rosie Winterton, the Equality and Human Rights Commission and the Civil Aviation Authority were at London City Airport today to outline measures coming into force this mont

stress is in the air

Packed airline cabins ramp up fliers' stress levels

Russell Meyer has flown frequently on business trips for 20 years, but he's never been as uncomfortable as today.

Flight Delays Spur Fight Over Air Travel Changes

Airline industry: Bush administration's plan to auction off flight slots is not a very bright idea

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are fighting the Bush administration's plan to combat flight delays by experimenting with New York City airspace.

The federal Aviation Administration came under withering criticism Wednesday morning at a hearing about the agency's plan to auction off some flight slots at New York's three major airports.

Travel Industry Association Appeal

Improve air travel, TIA tells candidates

The Travel Industry Association (TIA) has called on presidential candidates to issue detailed plans of how they would improve air travel in the country.

The organization said it would lead a broader discussion on the need for reforms in the industry and is seeking cooperation from Senators Clinton, McCain and Obama.

China

Air travel 'safe', says official

Air passengers will be guaranteed safety during the upcoming Beijing Olympics, a senior civil aviation official said Monday.

Li Jiaxiang, head of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), was speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing NPC session in reference to the foiled attempt on Friday to crash a passenger jet bound for ... read more

IATA

IATA warns of air travel slump

THE umbrella group representing the world's international airlines has warned that a global aviation slowdown might have begun after traffic statistics for January showed a sharp fall on previous months.

Philippines

RP has 3rd fastest-growing air travel market

Air travel within the Philippines is the third fastest growing market in the world, after India and Mexico, industry data revealed.

India’s domestic market grew by 33 percent, followed by Mexico at 27 percent, Philippines at 23 percent, and China at 16 percent last year.