Archive for April, 2010
 

 
Cockpit of Polish Air Force Tu-154M 101. Photo by Gordon Gebert Jr.

Polish President Killed in Plane Crash with 95 Others Near Smolensk, Russia

All 96 passengers onboard a Polish Air Force jet including President Lech Kaczynski were killed when it crashed near Smolensk, Russia.
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PHOTOS: Air Force One, Marine One and Air Force Two Visit New York on Earth Day

No matter what you might think of the guys on board, it's hard to find anyone who doesn't think the meticulously polished aircraft used to transport the President and Vice President of the United States are among the prettiest ...
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The Lav: TSA Wants to Inspect Your Monkey and Off-Roading In an Aeroflot Ilyushin

A look at the TSA's new guidelines for protection against monkey bombs, AirTran and Southwest exchange ads in a commercial war, instructional video of how NOT to land an Ilyushin and more!
by Andy Bokanev

 

 

Spirit Becomes First Airline to Charge for Carry-On Baggage

Spirit Airlines takes a bold move in baggage fees by being the first to charge for carry-ons...up to $45 to stuff your junk in the overhead.
by Mark Lawrence
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Southwest Fined $200,000 for Bumping Passengers

Despite its stellar record of passenger care, Southwest has been caught breaking federal rules with regards to how it treats passengers bumped from oversold flights.
by Mark Lawrence