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Just chute me? TACA flight delay raises questions about stranded passengers

Posted on December 21, 2008 by

L.A. Times Staff Writer James Wagner gives a picture of what happened Monday with the TACA airlines flight from El Salvador that was stranded on the tarmac at Ontario International Airport for almost nine hours. The plane, carrying 132 passengers, … Continue reading →

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Roundup: The looming asteroid threat; ‘millennium bomber’ resentenced; cellphones for travel

Posted on December 20, 2008 by

If you’re going to be in the Tom Bradley Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) today, swing by the just-opened reLAX Lounge. It’s a pay-use space ($25 per person for three hours) for the public, where you can while … Continue reading →

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Lance Armstrong’s Tour Down Under comeback: See it yourself on cycling tour

Posted on December 17, 2008 by

Lance Armstrong — who will, you may have heard, be racing in the 2009 Tour de France — will soon be in the spotlight in Australia. The Texan cancer survivor will launch his comeback to elite racing with the 2009 … Continue reading →

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Can jet lag be cured by cherries or new drug?

Posted on December 11, 2008 by admin

The results of a study released Monday (Dec. 1) suggest that a cure for jet lag may be in sight. It’s something called VEC-162, also known as tasilmelteon, developed by Maryland-based Vanda Pharmaceuticals. The drug reportedly mimics the body clock … Continue reading →

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Feeling squeezed in your airline seat? Dealing with space invaders on a plane

Posted on December 9, 2008 by admin

Question: One pervasive plane problem is when the person in front of you puts the seat back in the full recline position and leaves it there for the whole flight, which is particularly aggravating on a long intercontinental flight. This … Continue reading →

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Flights ramp up as Thai airports reopen

Posted on December 7, 2008 by

Air service is slowly returning to Bangkok, Thailand, after anti-government protesters, satisfied with the resignation of Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, today (Dec. 3) ended their weeklong occupation of the city’s two main airports, Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Muang (DMK). But Suvarnabhumi was … Continue reading →

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Britain: Discounts, freebies with Royal Oak membership

Posted on December 6, 2008 by

Here’s a stocking-stuffer idea for your favorite Anglophile: A membership to the Royal Oak Foundation. This American nonprofit organization — an affiliate of the National Trust of England, Wales and Northern Ireland — offers perks sure to please the culture-and-history … Continue reading →

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Six Flags announces plans for Qatar amusement park (and Korea, China and India too)

Posted on December 5, 2008 by

I spoke today to Six Flags President and Chief Executive Mark Shapiro who was in Qatar where he announced plans for a $300-million resort including an amusement/water park, luxury hotel and spa. Located along the Persian Gulf, the indoor-outdoor 11-acre … Continue reading →

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Best low-fare days and other tips for holiday flight-planning

Posted on December 4, 2008 by

Airfare sales are coming at us from every which way. Virgin America has fares starting at $159 round-trip (including tax) this month between Los Angeles (LAX) and Seattle (SEA). A United Airlines sale brought up competitive fares to Austin, Texas, … Continue reading →

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A Roman buongiorno to American Apparel store

Posted on December 3, 2008 by admin

Susan Spano’s Postcards From Rome. Watch out Gucci, Versace, Fendi, Gabbana, Zegna and all the rest. There’s a new game in Rome: American Apparel. The first outlet of the L.A.-based clothing company opened here last week, part of its ongoing … Continue reading →

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