November 12, 2010
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Flights resume to Indonesia as volcano spews ash
A deadly Indonesian volcano spit out towering clouds of ash, but clear skies over the distant capital let international airlines resume flights Thursday.
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Five tips to tap frequent-flier miles
Consider these five tips to make the most of your miles since policies can change and miles often expire. Better to use them than to lose them. Read
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Delta Launches SkyBonus One Million Points Promotion
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced the SkyBonus One Million Points Promotion for newly enrolled small- to – medium-size companies based in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Through the promotion, companies that enroll in the SkyBonus program by Feb. 28, 2011 can turn their travel budgets into travel rewards. Read more
British Airways Joins the American Express Membership Rewards Program
American Express Cardmembers enrolled in Membership Rewards are now able to transfer their points into BA Miles. BA Miles reward options include travel to any destination in British Airways' worldwide network and with partner and oneworld® alliance airlines. Read more
PenFed Premium Travel Rewards American Express(R) Card Now Offering Double Rewards for the Holiday Season
During this holiday season, Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is doubling the reward points cardholders can earn on everyday purchases during the first year anniversary celebration of their PenFed Premium Travel Rewards American Express(R) Card, now until December 31, 2010. Read more
Report finds airlines adding U.S. seat capacity
Airlines are adding passenger-carrying capacity on flights within the United States as the travel industry continues to recover from the recession.
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U.S. orders new safety steps on aging aircraft
Commercial aircraft manufacturers and airlines must take new steps to protect thousands of jets from serious structural fatigue as they age, according to a rule finalized on Friday by U.S. aviation regulators.
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Singapore Air puts one affected A380 back to service
Singapore Airlines (SIA) (SIAL.SI), the world's second largest airline by market value, said on Friday it has put one of its three affected A380 aircraft back into service after precautionary engine changes. SIA spokesman Nicholas Ionides said the second aircraft is expected to return to service by Saturday. Read more
Unions tell pilots to avoid body scanners at airports
Pilot unions at two of the nation's largest airlines are advising their members not to submit to body scanners at airport security checkpoints as tension grows over what they see as intrusive or risky checks.
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