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99% of United pilots agree that a strike isn’t a bad idea

Pilots aren't necessarily going to follow through with the threat, but it speaks to the deteriorating talks and the ongoing frustration with the different contracts under which pilots from the old United and Continental still operate.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Singapore’s Changi wondering how many terminals it should add to stay on top of its game

This being Changi, any discussion of terminals also needs to include speculation about whether this also means an IMAX movie theater, an indoor pool, a golf course, or something even cooler.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Most nations visited: Hillary Clinton sets a new record for a U.S. Secretary of State

Clinton's current count is at 102 countries visited and she still has six months to rack up more stamps on her passport. If only she got loyalty points for her air miles ...

Skift | 12 years ago

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British Airways chief executive says he’s fine with whatever suitor makes American Airlines happy

Since BA can't buy American, Walsh sees a pairing with US Airways as the next best thing for a stronger oneworld alliance.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Cabbies cause gridlock in central London to protest Olympics VIP lanes

The VIP lanes will create minor benefits for the people who use them while at the same time cause major headaches for the rest of London's population.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

NYC’s biggest convention center plan may be a decade too late

Air travel to come to these giant events is bad enough, then hotel prices always shoot up in the vicinity. Plus technology has obviated the need for such large conventions.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Dubai hotels to increase city’s supply of rooms by more than 20% over next two years

After almost collapsing in a financial crisis in 2009, Dubai has clawed its way back and is now acting as if it would like to reclaim its position as the Gulf's most dynamic business center.

Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

Steve Wozniak’s travel backpack needs an Apple simplicity solution

Someone needs to ping Apple to come up with a simpler solution for the Apple co-founder.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Middle East’s tourism growth in 2012 understandably stagnant

The Arab Spring effect means increased attention to these countries, but less tourism short term, though higher longer term growth prospects as economies open up.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Yahoo taps Google Local’s leader Marissa Mayer for CEO after clandestine search

Google's loss of Marissa Mayer, who choreographed the Zagat acquisition, to Yahoo won't slow big plans for the the Zagat integration into Google search.

Skift | 12 years ago