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April 27, 2012
Turns Out a Lot of People are Arrested for Carrying Guns Through Love Field Security
Love Field and TSA officials have a message for the public: STOP CARRYING GUNS THROUGH SECURITY. SERIOUSLY, GUYS. Fifteen travelers tried to carry guns through the Love Field security checkpoint this year -- that's compared to one person in the same period of time last year. Holy shit, right? That' ... More >>
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January 4, 2012
Stephan Pyles To Pack High-End Airport Lunch Boxes at DFW
FlickrAirline dining has been synonymous with substandard eats forever, as multiple decades of prepackaged, lifeless meals have graced our flimsy fold-out tray tables. We've became collectively aware of a basic and undeniable fact: This stuff is absolutely terrible. In response, airlines ha ... More >>
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November 29, 2011
Mayor Mike Rawlings Offers American Airlines and Its Employees His "Emotional Support"
Over the course of the day a few items have rolled in related to American Airlines and AMR's Chapter 11 filing this morning. Among them: A Q&A from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport about how the bankruptcy might but probably won't affect the airport (it follows in full); and a statemen ... More >>
Blogs
September 15, 2011
In Dallas Federal Court, Passengers of AA Flight That Crash-Landed in Jamaica in '09 File Suit
Via.Perhaps you recall: On the night of December 22, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331 crash-landed in Kingston, Jamaica. The Boeing 737-800, inbound from Miami during a storm, overshot the runaway and came within feet of sinking in the Caribbean. The feds told Channel 8 that "the plane may have ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
Ascent Lands in Fort Worth
Via.Perhaps you recall: On the night of December 22, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331 crash-landed in Kingston, Jamaica. The Boeing 737-800, inbound from Miami during a storm, overshot the runaway and came within feet of sinking in the Caribbean. The feds told Channel 8 that "the plane may have ... More >>
Blogs
June 24, 2011
You Are Now Free To Rock Across The Country: Motopony To Hit Dallas On Day-Long U.S. Tour
MotoponySeattle indie-folk act Motopony just sent our way an interesting press release, in which they detail plans for a coast-to-coast US tour. The whole thing will take place in single day.With the help of the Love Field-based Southwest Airlines, which is currently celebrating its 40th annivers ... More >>
Blogs
February 17, 2011
Latest From Love Field Upgrade: Road Construction and Pedestrian Walkway Closing
Whilst cleaning out the in-box I came across this sent-yesterday heads-up from the city involving two new inconveniences for those heading to Love Field, which is presently getting with the Modernization Program. Long story short: Expect lane closures on Cedar Springs, and don't try to use that W ... More >>
Blogs
November 19, 2010
And You Thought You Had a Bad Experience at Dallas-Fort Worth International That One Time
Word o' the day today on the Urban Dictionary: "gate rape." As in: "The TSA airport screening procedure." Perhaps some students in Cle Elum, Washington, will find it on their chalkboard this morning, following their teacher's recent pass through DFW International Airport. Please turn to Page B1 o ... More >>
Blogs
September 3, 2010
Now, Look, Mayor Tom is Nobody's Intern
Virgin AmericaRichard Branson and two friends announce Virgin America's arrival at DFW Airport in August.A few weeks back, you no doubt recall, Virgin America announced that in December, it would begin flying out of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The announcement was made in Houston, at ... More >>
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July 28, 2010
After "Quite a Bit of Confusion," Southwest Explains, Rewrites New Force Majeure Policy
I mentioned this in passing Sunday: The Arizona Daily Star discovered, or so it thought, that Southwest Airlines's attorneys snuck into its contract of carriage a new definition of "act of God" should you find yourself delayed: "mechanical difficulties." To which the Love Field-based airline resp ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
AMR Ground Crews Won't Strike (For Now). Instead, an "Informational Picket."
That ad you see at right -- that's on Page 13A of this morning's Morning News courtesy the Transport Workers Union of America, which wants you, dear reader, to text "EXCESS" to a number that will "register" you for upcoming protests. Like the one planned today at Terminal D of Dallas-Fort Worth I ... More >>
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January 11, 2010
From Deep Inside the Dallas Convention Center, Walk Down "The Trails of North Texas"
The Professional Convention Management Association kicked off its 3,000-attendees-strong annual conference last night with a wingding at the Dallas Convention Center. Mayor Tom, Southwest Airlines' Gary Kelly and American Airlines' Gerard Arpey spoke this morning during "Airlines and Meetings: A CEO ... More >>
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December 11, 2009
The Juice is Loose on AA Flight 614
Too bad we still don't do our Ask An American Airlines Spokesman bit. Could come in handy on a day like today, which we begin, thanks to one good Friend of Unfair Park, with Dallas consultant Dave Koss's lengthy tale of an AA flight attendant's bizarre response to a first-class passenger's reques ... More >>
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October 21, 2009
Well, This is One Way to Clean the Inside of a Plane: Go Green! Right, Southwest?
Southwest Airlines had its Media Day today, so expect myriad deep-think pieces in coming hours about the Love Field-based carrier's newfangled "Green Plane." Um, which is ...? Well, here's the press release that inventories all the "environmentally friendly interior materials" being used, among them ... More >>
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September 1, 2009
Yet Another Argument Against a High-Speed Rail Line Connecting Dallas and Houston
Speaking of traffic ... Megan McArdle, former Economist now at The Atlantic, is the latest to take up the issue of a hypothetical high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston, which ain't on the government's to-do list but oh well it's fun to argue anyway. This morning she more or less makes t ... More >>
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July 14, 2009
What Does It Look Like When Your Southwest Plane Suddenly Sports a Sunroof?
It looks like this, courtesy John Benson, a passenger on that Southwest Airlines 737 that made an emergency landing Monday night when a hole suddenly appeared in the fuselage, prompting the Dallas-based carrier to inspect 200 planes overnight. Benson shot the video with his cell phone, but you get t ... More >>
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May 12, 2009
American Makes $278 Mil From Checked Bags, to Which Southwest Responds, "So?"
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
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July 29, 2008
United's Rolling Up the Red Carpet
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
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July 17, 2008
Better Than a Panty Liner: AA's Tim Wagner Is Now Talking MANPADS
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
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July 8, 2008
Fight or Flight: It's Crew vs. Passengers On One "Horrific" AA Flight to NYC!
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
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July 3, 2008
Take That, Naomi Klein!
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
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June 26, 2008
Hey, Tim Wagner. Some Questions.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
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June 11, 2008
Got Gas? Or, No Need to Ask Tim Wagner Why American's Raising Its Fares.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
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June 9, 2008
About That American Airlines Fare Increase ... Yeah, Just Forget About That
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
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June 2, 2008
Shattered Glass: Or, This Morning's Question for AA's Tim Wagner
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
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May 22, 2008
The American Way: Pissed. Off.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
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May 22, 2008
Psst, Wanna "Implement" Some PR for the Stars and Mavs?
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
April 14, 2008
Introducing, Ahem, Southwest Airlines' Newest Symbol of Freedom
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
April 9, 2008
The Fear of Not Flying
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
April 4, 2008
Herb Kelleher Had Himself a Good Ol' Time In Front of Congress
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
March 25, 2008
Open Skies, Open Market
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
February 14, 2008
Fear of Not Flying
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
December 31, 2007
What's a Little Human Excrement Between Fellow Prisoners ... I Mean, Passengers?
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
December 21, 2007
Another Reason Why Flying is Awesome
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
August 29, 2007
No Stalling at DFW Airport
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
August 1, 2007
Wi-Fi the Friendly Skies?
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
April 2, 2007
Southwest Still Good; American, Getting Worse
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
December 5, 2006
Buy the Friendly Skies
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
September 21, 2006
Flights of Fancy
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
July 28, 2006
Wright Deal Not Right? Maybe. Probably?
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
May 31, 2006
Southwest: They Do PR Wright
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
May 15, 2006
The Times Tongue-Kisses Southwest
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
Blogs
April 7, 2006
Whatever It Is, She's Against It
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
News
December 15, 2005
All's Fare
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Airlines pocketed $278 million in bag fees last year, putting it at the top of the list of airlines making extra scratch by charging to lose your luggage. But Dallas-based Southwest Airlines insists it still won't go there: Southwest CEO G ... More >>
News
November 21, 2002
Rough Skies
Larry Wansley--former Marine, cop and FBI agent--has his biggest task ahead of him: making American Airlines safe from terrorism
News
March 21, 2002
A Few Good Dogs
September 11 creates a bull market for dogs with a nose for explosives
News
January 6, 2000
Loaded for take-off
Legend Airlines plans to chart a different course from the average meal-in-a-sack airline
News
June 4, 1998
Buzz
Legend Airlines plans to chart a different course from the average meal-in-a-sack airline
News
April 16, 1998
Straighten up and fly right
American Airlines refuses to let a threat from the religious right steer the company off its gay-friendly course
News
November 20, 1997
Letters
American Airlines refuses to let a threat from the religious right steer the company off its gay-friendly course
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