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Passenger Transportation

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2011

    Feds Roll Out $15 Million to Begin Studying Feasibility of DFW-to-Houston High-Speed Rail

    ​About a month back we looked at docs the Texas Department of Transportation submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration in the hopes of landing some federal money dough for that loooooong-discussed Dallas-Fort Worth-to-Houston high-speed rail line. Long story short: The state wanted $18 mill ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2010

    Still Angry CNG Cabs Get to Cut Line at Love Field, Indie Taxis Staying Home New Year's Eve

    Patrick MichelsFrom the cabbie protest at Dallas City Hall three months ago​Back in March we were alerted to a cabbie strike out at Love Field Airport, when the members of the Association of Taxicab Operators protested the city's eventual vote that allowed compressed natural gas-powered taxis to h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2010

    About That Dallas-to-Houston Bullet Train ...

    ​About a year ago there was some big back-and-forthing over the viability of a high-speed rail connecting Dallas and Houston. But since then, we've heard next to nothing. Except: Our sister paper in Houston directs our attention this morning to news of a Monday-morning meeting during which Yoshiyu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2009

    At Southwest, a Small Loss is a Big Win

    Speaking of Southwest Airlines ...The Love Field-based carrier reported this morning a $16-million third-quarter loss, which, given the current state of the aviation industry, Southwest is treating like a big victory. Hence, CEO and president Gary Kelly sunny(ish) disposition on Fox Business this mo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2009

    Would You Like Aisle or Breast?

    A good Friend of Unfair Park who receives Southwest Airlines's tweets forwards this just-Twitter'd photo announcing the Dallas-based carrier's relationship with Sports Illustrated. Having such a hard time writing a caption for this ... But you know who's probably not amused? Kyla Ebbert.

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2009

    The End Of The End Of Year Lists (No, Really, This Time): The Top Concerts Of 2008

    Melanie GomezFind our slideshow of our favorite concert photos of 2008 right here.I didn't get to Dallas until February, so apologies to any great shows that took place in January--I missed them. But over the past eleven months, I saw plenty of live music--both with touring bands and locals. How man ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2008

    Dallas Animation Studio Tapped to Tick Off 1000 Ways to Die for Spike TV

    Liquid Logixx, a 3D computer animation studio on South Lamar, counts among its clients American Airlines, PepsiCo, IBM, Texas Instruments and the American Heart Association. It's the studio's work for the latter than has resulted in the latest addition to its roster, Spike TV -- specifically, the sh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2008

    Southwest Hearts New York

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2008

    A Real Maverick is Pro-American

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2008

    DART Hearts DART

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2008

    In Canada, Not the Best of Nights for Dallas-Based Greyhound Lines

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2008

    United's Rolling Up the Red Carpet

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2008

    McCain's Talking "Texas T-Bone"

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2008

    Fight or Flight: It's Crew vs. Passengers On One "Horrific" AA Flight to NYC!

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2008

    Hey, Tim Wagner. Some Questions.

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 19, 2008

    DFW International Has New Web Site. Wow, Just in Time!

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2008

    Got Gas? Or, No Need to Ask Tim Wagner Why American's Raising Its Fares.

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2008

    A Suburb That's Unhappy With DART

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2008

    Southwest Say Relax!

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2008

    More Evidence That Dallas Is Headed Down the Road to Ruin

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2008

    Based Here. Best Here. Surely You Jest Here?

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2008

    Television Haters Want American To Fly Friendler Fare. They'll Get Right On It.

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2008

    And a Time Machine. Yeah, We'd Pay Extra For That, American Airlines.

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2008

    Introducing, Ahem, Southwest Airlines' Newest Symbol of Freedom

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2008

    Welcome to Hell: Or, Good Luck Getting Out of DFW, Suckers.

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2008

    The Fear of Not Flying

    A Friend of Unfair Park is rather unhappy with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines over the news today that the carrier's spending a mere $7.5 million to assume ATA Airlines' rights to operate at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The deal's still a long ways off: "Details on the commencement of service ... More >>

  • News

    January 31, 2008

    DART Doing Fuzzy Math

    DART: What billion dollar shortfall?

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2008

    Wi-Fi in the Sky

    DART: What billion dollar shortfall?

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2008

    Fly the Gay-Friendly Skies

    DART: What billion dollar shortfall?

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2007
  • Blogs

    December 28, 2007

    Come Fly With Them

    DART: What billion dollar shortfall?

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2007
  • Blogs

    April 23, 2007
  • Blogs

    May 15, 2006

    The Times Tongue-Kisses Southwest

    DART: What billion dollar shortfall?

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2006

    Mayor Tries to Shoot Down DMN Story

    DART: What billion dollar shortfall?

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2006

    Airline Tickets for the Wright Price

    DART: What billion dollar shortfall?

  • Dining

    September 23, 2004

    Puck Off

    The lock on hockey could be a big blow to Dallas restaurants

  • News

    June 19, 2003

    Memory Problem

    Plans for a 9-11 memorial for American Airlines workers hit snags

  • News

    February 14, 2002

    Eyeball to Eyeball

    Why the Mexican bus-company owners went from hating Laura Miller to endorsing her

  • Best of Dallas

    September 20, 2001

    Best Sign That We're a Big City Now

    The Opening of DART's CityPlace Light Rail Stop

  • News

    July 20, 2000

    Highwaymen

    San Antonio conservatives and a professional road warrior try to hijack a DART rail election

  • News

    May 4, 2000

    Al's atonement

    For starters, why not help undo the crooked cab laws he helped pass?

  • News

    January 20, 2000

    The plantation burns

    Al Lipscomb is on trial for bribery. The real charge is "traitor."

  • News

    May 28, 1998

    Is this any way to run an airport?

    Black bookseller Robert Crews once ran a thriving store at D/FW. Now he's in court fighting to save his business, thanks to airport policies that boost local minorities and squeeze airport concessionaires

  • 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

  • News

    October 16, 1997

    The (W)right to Fly

    How little Legend Airlines beat mammoth American at its own game

  • News

    June 20, 1996

    Hello, Dallas! DART Light Rail is here

    How little Legend Airlines beat mammoth American at its own game

  • News

    January 19, 1995

    One Scared Puppy

    Why Dallas' Greyhound Lines is fighting for its life

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