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Satisfying the American air traveler

Annual Survey

Satisfying the American air traveler

By eTN Staff Writer

What is on the minds of America's air travelers? In a survey of 3,200 people, fliers' gripes, accolades, thoughts, insights, and humor were revealed.

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US, Chinese tourists win gold, silver in Olympic spending

Vancouver 2010

US, Chinese tourists win gold, silver in Olympic spending

By Paul Luke

Souvenir-hungry tourists from China are snapping up the stuff at Vancouver's Olympics that they grind out at home.

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American raises fares, Delta, Continental follow suit

US Carriers Raise Fares

American raises fares, Delta, Continental follow suit

CHICAGO - AMR Corp's American Airlines has raised domestic fares, and some competitors have matched as the industry struggles to gain pricing power and rebound from the 2009 downturn, an AMR spokesman

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Delta, American drool over JAL's Asian routes

Japan Airlines' Bankruptcy

Delta, American drool over JAL's Asian routes

By HARRY R. WEBER

ATLANTA — Japan Airlines isn't the real prize in the fight between Delta Air Lines and American Airlines over who gets to partner with the troubled carrier.

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American Embassy in Khartoum warns of threats against Air Uganda

Airline Receives Threat

American Embassy in Khartoum warns of threats against Air Uganda

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

On Saturday, the US mission in the Sudan issued a warning that regional extremists were thought to plan an attack on an Air Uganda flight between Juba, the capital of the semi-autonomous region of the

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American ups ante in a tug-of-war over JAL

Japan Airlines

American ups ante in a tug-of-war over JAL

By MALCOLM FOSTER and HARRY R. WEBER

TOKYO — American Airlines upped the ante in the tug-of-war over Japan Airlines, vowing Thursday to lead a $1.1 billion investment in the struggling carrier to prevent it from falling into the orbit

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Delta offers JAL $1 billion

Japan Airlines

Delta offers JAL $1 billion

Delta and its SkyTeam Alliance partners are making a $1 bil offer to lure struggling Japan Airlines from its affiliation with American Airlines.

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US medical tourists turned away by Zurich hospital for fear of lawsuits

Health Tourism Vs. Lawsuits

US medical tourists turned away by Zurich hospital for fear of lawsuits

Zurich University Hospital has stopped treating North American "medical tourists", fearing million-dollar claims from litigious patients if operations go wrong.

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American road trips are perfect for families and Fido

Dog-Friendly Resorts

American road trips are perfect for families and Fido

By eTN Staff Writer

These tourist regions go the extra step to welcome your family and dogs. From budget to luxury, they are great choices for this summer's getaway.

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Cuba readies for possible influx of US tourists

Cuba

Cuba readies for possible influx of US tourists

By uk.reuters.com

VARADERO, Cuba - Behind the mangroves that skirt the blue waters of Cuba's Bay of Cardenas, a 1,500-slip marina is taking shape as the island's tourism industry braces for what could be its biggest ch

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American tourists are welcome, but we're not planning on it, say Cuban officials

Numbers Could Double If US Lifts Travel Restrictions

American tourists are welcome, but we're not planning on it, say Cuban officials

By traveltradecaribbean.com

HAVANA - 40,500 Americans visited Cuba in 2007, and officials from the two shores of the Strait are predicting that the number could double if travel restrictions for Cuban-Americans, US academics, an

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American to get NBC’s in-flight shows, replacing CBS

American Airlines

American to get NBC’s in-flight shows, replacing CBS

By bloomberg.com

American Airlines, the world’s second-largest carrier, will get broadcast programs from NBC Universal for its flights starting March 1, replacing a 10-year accord with CBS Corp.

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American Airlines details Boeing plane delays

American Airlines

American Airlines details Boeing plane delays

By bizjournals.com

American Airlines said it will receive seven fewer 737-800 airplanes from Boeing Co.

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Losses widen at United, American

Airline Industry

Losses widen at United, American

By Jane Credeur and Mary Schlangenstein / Bloomberg News

American Airlines parent AMR and United Airlines parent UAL reported wider fourth-quarter losses and said they will cut more flights because of slowing demand for air travel.

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American responds to union’s critique

American Airlines

American responds to union’s critique

By bizjournals.com

American Airlines Inc. has officially responded to a statement released by the Allied Pilots Union in which the organization criticizes a lawsuit by the airline as "unconscionable."

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Airlines fly different routes to refuel the bottom line

Airline Industry

Airlines fly different routes to refuel the bottom line

By kivitv.com

The battle for survival among airlines is being played out between two major companies, each with a totally different plan.

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American tourist slain on sailboat in Venezuela

Venezuela

American tourist slain on sailboat in Venezuela

By AP

CARACAS — An American tourist was shot and killed, and a friend wounded, in an apparent robbery attempt aboard a sailboat on Venezuela's Caribbean coast, police said Monday.

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World's most luxurious cruise ship now more American-friendly

Europa

World's most luxurious cruise ship now more American-friendly

By dailyherald.com

The waiter carries a silver tray with Champagne sparkling in crystal flutes. He wears a black tailcoat of fine worsted wool as he serves an elegant lady resplendent in a red satin ball gown.

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The new American landmarks are all about being green

Changing The Traveler's Landscape

The new American landmarks are all about being green

By eTN Staff Writer

NEW YORK, NY – The new American landmarks, all of which are changing the traveler’s landscape with modern, environmentally-tuned design, have been named by Travel + Leisure magazine.

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Down goes oil prices, but IATA forecast remains grim

Oil Prices and Airlines

Down goes oil prices, but IATA forecast remains grim

By Unal Basusta, eTN Ambassador

Oil prices have fallen below US$67 per barrel for the first time in 15 months, sending US airline shares sharply higher, despite the first quarterly loss in 17 years for Southwest Airlines.

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