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Beyond the Black Box

Instead of storing flight data on board, aircraft could easily send the information in real time to the ground.

Passengers’ survival was miracle by design

When an airliner slammed onto a rainy Caribbean runway early Monday and split into three shredded pieces, passengers called it a miracle that no one died in the impact

What fees airlines hide from passengers

“Fees for optional services … are not fully disclosed to passengers at the time of booking,”…

Tourists will be abducted without warning… for fees

It allows you to experience the terror of the real thing.

India cancels flights

India’s state-run airline Air India has cancelled 76 flights on the second day of strike action by its employees in protest against a gagging order after Saturday’s fatal air crash.

How U.S. major airlines merger will affect travellers

AS soon as Continental and United announced their proposed merger, news media outlets began reporting on how the union might affect travelers — less competition and higher fares being the primary concerns.

Learn about World Cup’s 9 S. African host cities

World Cup soccer matches will be held for a month beginning June 11 in South Africa. Foreign ticket sales, particularly in Europe, have been disappointing, but organizers still expect up to 350,000 people to travel here for the continent’s first World Cup.

Miraculous escape for Emirates passengers

Nedumbassery (Kerala): About 364 passengers onboard the Kochi-bound Emirates flight (EK530) from Dubai had a miraculous escape after encountering a violent mid-air drop on hitting an air pocket over Goa. Twelve persons suffered minor injuries. The plane landed safely at the Cochin International Airport here at 8.50 a.m. on Sunday.

Top 10 places to ask: Will you marry me?

Asking someone to marry may be one of the most important questions of your life, and the right place can make it all the more memorable.

Boutique hotel travel specialists Mr & Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) have come up with a list of the top 10 hotels to propose.

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