Friday, November 27, 2009

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Biz Buzz: Jobless Claims Dip, UBS Raises Capital, and Other Business News

Today's business headlines. more >>

Biz Buzz: Wholesale Inflation Slows, Home Depot Sags, and Other Business News

Producer prices slow in April despite higher-than-expected core prices. more >>

Business Buzz: HP to Buy EDS and Other Business News

The top business news from this morning. more >>

The Latest in the Airline Debacle

Reports suggest emptier skies ahead. more >>

Rising Fuel Prices Squeeze U.S. Airlines

Delta CEO says fare increases may be on the way. more >>

News Buzz: Hillary Clinton's Next Hurdles, Polygamy Sect's Kids, and more

And she wins. Hillary Clinton pulled off a campaign-saving victory last night in Pennsylvania, beating rival Barack Obama by about 10 points. "Some counted me out and said to drop out," she told supporters in Philadelphia. more >>

Morning Buzz: Pope Benedict XVI's Arrival; the Delta-Northwest Airlines Merger; Car Bombs in Iraq

President Bush will be at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington this afternoon to personally welcome Pope Benedict XVI on his papal visit to the United States. more >>

6 Ways Airline Mergers Will Affect Travelers

Expect rising fares, service disruptions, and even more crowded planes. more >>

Don't Be Like American Airlines

Stay on your toes, whether or not your boss cracks the whip. more >>

5 Myths About Airline Turbulence

Flying is stressful—but the sky isn't falling. more >>

How to Navigate Shaky Airlines

Flying is miserable, but a few tactics can help you get from A to Z unscathed. more >>

Morning Buzz: April 7, 2008

As the Olympic torch made its way today through Paris, it had to be extinguished at least twice amid street protests over China's human rights record and the Chinese government's recent crackdown in Tibet. There were also protesters on hand yesterday when the torch made its way through London, and 37 people were arrested. Protests are planned for when it comes through San Francisco and New Delhi. The torch will arrive in China on May 4. more >>

Sound Off on Airline Fees

Email traveltips@usnews.com about annoying airline fees and how you get around them. more >>

New Treaty Opens Trans-Atlantic Air Routes

More services from more cities may bring lower airfares. more >>

How to Merge Two Airlines

A discussion with USAirways CEO Doug Parker, who's done it. more >>

Behind the Airport Misery Index

How we determine our airport rankings. more >>

America's Most Miserable Airports

Gauging the pain caused by late flights and crowded planes. more >>

Where Airline Mergers Would Hurt Travelers Most

Cincinnati, Memphis, and Cleveland may be the biggest losers, while fares to other hub cities shoot up. more >>

Dodge Air Travel Delays

Is your flight late? more >>

Senator Fights NYC Air War

With the Transportation Department set to announce on Wednesday new flight caps on New York area airports as a way to ease congestion and curb delays, New Jersey's Sen. Frank Lautenberg is raising concerns that the effect will be hard on Newark International, which may have to pick up the slack. more >>

The Prez Got an Earful on Air Traffic

Behind the scenes, President Bush has been getting an earful about air-traffic delays. more >>

On the Record: Steven Barnhart

Orbitz Worldwide has worked hard to shed its longtime status as the No. 3 online travel player. more >>

How To Get Your Sick College Kid Home Quick

For a small annual membership fee, you can call on an air ambulance. more >>

At Delta, a Prelude to Consolidation

The airline's executive shuffle could hint at coming deals, if mergermania erupts. more >>

More Like 'Labored Day' Weekend

Sorry, but if you are planning to fly this holiday weekend, even the FAA says prepare for the worst. more >>

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