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Miami casino could take away Las Vegas Strip traffic, IATA cuts airline profit forecast, Boeing nears deal with FedEx and SWA

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Airport checkpoint of the future, deciding between flying and driving by calculator, what not to do at the airport

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Police still looking for Bellagio bandit, new security concept, 787 delivery schedule

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The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed rulemaking (NPRM) has stirred up plenty of controversy. Any time an agency of the government takes up the mantel of consumer protection, business is going to cringe. Ultimately, we know what’s good for customers is normally good for business. But these new proposed regulations are crossing a new line — international borders.

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Spend less time in security, IATA attacks US travel rules, FAA to integrate safety reports

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Norwegian Cruise Lines will base a cruise ship in New Orleans, Southwest Airlines faces FAA investigation on maintenance again, Airline CFOs are confident airline business will improve

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Cargo, passenger demand rise in November – IATA Cargo and passenger traffic rose in November in what may be a sign of a global economic recovery. Passenger demand rose 2.1 percent in November compared to a year earlier and air freight climbed 9.5 percent, data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) showed Wednesday. “Demand [...]

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After five years of construction, The Aria, CityCenter’s centerpeice is finally open.

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Last week The Independent newspaper in London released its lists of the weirdest and scariest airport names. They also came up with a list of IATA airport codes that suggest more than simply a collection of runways. Lists like this surface from time to time. They are always fun for travelers.

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The Department of Homeland Security has proposed new US-Visit exit procedures for foreign nationals which could seriously impact US travelers. Ned Levi examines issues raised by the airlines and General Accounting Office.

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