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Today’s Top Story
Pilots reportedly slept during ‘red eye’ flight
Two commercial pilots allegedly fell asleep on a flight between Baltimore and Denver, with one pilot waking up to “frantic” calls from air traffic controllers warning them they were approaching the airport at twice the speed allowed. (AP)
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Are you being self-served?
Self-service ticket kiosks in the airport … Do-it-yourself check-in at your hotel … You can print your own boarding pass, check in online – why, you can even apply for a visa from the comfort of your basement office. Yes, self-service is becoming the norm in the travel industry, but is it a good thing? Charlie Leocha considers the trend. (Charles Leocha)
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More travel news
Killer hurricane nears USA
Hurricane Noel, the deadliest storm to hit the Atlantic this year, is not expected to gain strength in the next 24 hours as it tracks north toward the USA, but forecasters said Friday it may grow in size. (AP)
Senators want explanation for markup in passport fees
First, Americans endured exasperating delays and ruined vacations from passport processing backlogs. Now, a congressional investigation indicates they may have been overcharged, too — perhaps by more than $100 million a year. (AP)
Iraqi men sue American Airlines for discrimination
Six men of Iraqi descent who were heading home from doing training for the U.S. military sued American Airlines on Thursday, saying employees detained and publicly humiliated them after another passenger voiced suspicions. (AP)
Philadelphia’s tough image ‘hard to shake’
Philadelphia’s image as a gritty, industrial city, solidified in the “Rocky” films, remains intact in many parts of the country, despite efforts by tourism officials to change perceptions, according to a report released Thursday. (AP)
Delta Queen just might keep rolling along
A few months ago it looked like the end was near for the Delta Queen, the nation’s most famous paddlewheeler. But the 81-year-old Mississippi River icon may yet win a reprieve. A grass-roots campaign to get Congress to extend the boat’s exemption from a government safety rule is gaining steam. (USA Today)
Today’s Travel Blogs
Travelocity poll: 63 percent of air travelers would avoid flying — if they could
With the busy holiday travel season about to begin, Travelocity has some unhappy news for airline passengers. In a poll that’s expected to be released early next week, the online agency reveals that nearly two-thirds of air travelers would “avoid using the airline altogether if they have a comparable choice elsewhere.” The study also identifies a deep divide between what passengers believe is an “excessive” amount of wait time on the tarmac versus what airline policies provide. (Elliott.org)
It pays to set your clocks back
Hilton Garden Inn is making the switch even easier. Guests at participating hotels don’t have to check out till 2 p.m. Sunday (quite a gift — that’s 3 p.m. the old time). (Hotel Hotsheet)
Spice Girls flying high
Richard Branson just spoiled our afternoon. Just when we expected the Spice Girls to book tickets on SpiceJet, the girls, whose tour starts in Vancouver December 2, decided to take Virgin Atlantic instead. (Jaunted)
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