Three blimps flown by DirecTV, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and Hangar One Vodka will race up New York's Hudson River on Sunday in the first competition of its kind in 25 years.
Winter weather poses a challenge to the airlines and pilots operating aircraft. Yet the airline industry maintains an excellent safety record despite the potentially hazardous conditions.
Virgin America on Tuesday will announce Philadelphia as the airline's latest destination, with three daily flights to Los Angeles and two daily trips to San Francisco.