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Passenger Transportation

  • Blogs

    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

    October 28, 2010

    U.S. Department of Transpo Forks Over $5.6 Mil to Study OKC-to-DFW High-Speed Rail Line

    U.S. Department of Transportation​This morning, as expected, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood passed out $2.4 billion in funding to 54 high-speed rail projects in 23 states. Among the recipients: the Texas Department of Transportation, which'll take home $5.6 million intended to allow a fu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2010

    DART Wants to Take You to the Super Bowl. But the Feds Have to Sign Off.

    ​I was looking at the meeting agenda for tomorrow's Dallas Area Rapid Transit board meeting and noticed a couple of items of interest on the planning committee sneak peak, chief among them: If DART wants to get folks from member cities to the Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium come February, it'll have ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2009

    Kay Bailey and Ray Hutchison, Putting the "Green" in DART's Green Line

    Ray Hutchison​"Did Kay Bailey Hutchison cross an ethical line by supporting a rail line that is a payday for her husband?" That's the question addressed in this morning's Texas Watchdog piece written by former Observer-er Matt Pulle, who examines the Texas gubernatorial candidate's involvement in ... More >>

  • News

    July 30, 2009

    Tracks of My Tears, | Slumming It, | Critics’ Pick: Tool,

    Ray Hutchison​"Did Kay Bailey Hutchison cross an ethical line by supporting a rail line that is a payday for her husband?" That's the question addressed in this morning's Texas Watchdog piece written by former Observer-er Matt Pulle, who examines the Texas gubernatorial candidate's involvement in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    According to UNT Profs, DART's the "Economic Engine Making Dallas a World-Class City"

    Click to expland the image if you actually want to peek at DART's 2030 Transit PlanThis morning at Dallas Area Rapid Transit HQ, president Gary Thomas lauded the rail expansion as "on time and under budget," and presented a new study by professors at the University of North Texas's Center for Econom ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2009

    Billion Dollar Babies: Build America Bonds to Build Dallas Area Rapid Transit's Light Rail and Maybe the Convention Center Hotel

    Dallas Area Rapid Transit The Martin Luther King Jr. station, part of the Green Line expansionNo doubt you've heard of the Build America Bond -- "the financial crisis equivalent of war bonds," says this BusinessWeek explainer from last month, if you haven't. Dallas Area Rapid Transit has cert ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2009

    So, You Want to Know Who's Paying for the Dallas Love Field Redo, Do You?

    Pardon, but light of yesterday's announcement that American Eagle has flown the coop at Dallas Love Field till the dust settles, city officials would like to clear up any misconceptions concerning the forthcoming extreme makeover scheduled at the airport. Construction's scheduled to occur sooner tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    Chewing The Fat: Wednesday Ground 'Round

    This week's roundup is a little heavy on beverage news. Don't worry, we haven't found more urine-based drinks--yet. But we did stumble on some good news from US Airways and a handy DIY for those of you who can't afford home brewing kits. At last, US Airways decided to give coach-class customers f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2009

    Are You Too a "Bewildered and Angry Flier"?

    The Wall Street Journal this morning examines airlines' inconsistently, almost arbitrarily enforced rules and regulations -- you know, the kind that result in "bewildered and angry fliers." As a prime example, the paper checks in with a frequent flier who found himself subject to the whims of an Ame ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2008

    For that Special Someone on Your List, How About an AA Flight Simulator?

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2008

    AA Flight Attendants to Work the Picket Counter at DFW Tomorrow

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 17, 2008

    Better Than a Panty Liner: AA's Tim Wagner Is Now Talking MANPADS

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2008

    Airline Execs Now Have Common Enemy: Goddamned Oil Speculators!

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2008

    About That American Airlines Fare Increase ... Yeah, Just Forget About That

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 5, 2008

    Southwest Airlines Don't #$*!% Around

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2008

    Shattered Glass: Or, This Morning's Question for AA's Tim Wagner

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2008

    For One Man, At Least, Hating American Airlines Can Be High Literary Art

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2008

    The American Way: Pissed. Off.

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2008

    AA's Tim Wagner Will Now Answer Your Questions and Concerns. Be Nice.

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2008

    They Know Why You Don't Fly

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2008

    DART Wants to Know How You Feel About those Downtown "Corridor Alternatives"

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2008

    Herb Kelleher Had Himself a Good Ol' Time In Front of Congress

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2008

    American Airlines: They'll Get Ya There. At Some Point.

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • News

    January 3, 2008

    Aunt Fannie's Butt|Smogville|Douchebaggery

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2007

    Things You Learn While Being Put on Hold by Southwest Airlines

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2007

    Wi-Fi the Friendly Skies?

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2007

    AA: Puttin' Flight Attendants Back to Work -- Well, 200 of Them, Anyway

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2007

    KZPS: Now the Best Radio Station Ever?

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2007

    Southwest by Southwest

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2007

    Southwest Still Good; American, Getting Worse

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2006

    Match Game

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2006

    And Qantas Never Crashed

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2006

    It's a Secret, No Doubt

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2006

    Flights of Fancy

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2006

    We Have One More Way to Save Money: Cancel Your Daily Paper, Maybe?

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2006

    Get on the Bus

    There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>

  • News

    June 22, 2006

    The Amazing Schutzini

    The plan for Dallas' future: blood in the 'hood, Mayor Hunt and the Venerable Rasansky

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2006

    It's the American Way

    The plan for Dallas' future: blood in the 'hood, Mayor Hunt and the Venerable Rasansky

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2006

    For a Change, American Airlines is Against Itself

    The plan for Dallas' future: blood in the 'hood, Mayor Hunt and the Venerable Rasansky

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2006

    Quite the Sales Pitch, AMR

    The plan for Dallas' future: blood in the 'hood, Mayor Hunt and the Venerable Rasansky

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2006

    The Unfriendly Skies

    The plan for Dallas' future: blood in the 'hood, Mayor Hunt and the Venerable Rasansky

  • News

    December 15, 2005

    All's Fare

    The plan for Dallas' future: blood in the 'hood, Mayor Hunt and the Venerable Rasansky

  • News

    May 5, 2005

    Crosshairs

    Blackwood is a way to target somebody at City Hall

  • News

    December 16, 2004

    Letters

    Blackwood is a way to target somebody at City Hall

  • News

    December 9, 2004

    Slow Ride

    Try getting to Toronto on DART light rail some day

  • News

    July 8, 2004

    DART Guns

    Transit agency kisses off gunplay story

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