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Speed Test: What’s the Fastest Way to Board a Plane?

A series of tests were conducted to find the fastest way to board a plane. Turns out, it's not the standard block method most airlines use now.

U.S. Carriers Among World's Top 10 Safest Airlines

Air Transport Rating Agency releases top 10 list of world's safest airline carriers.

Airlines abandon Northeast, NY closes subways

U.S. airlines canceled more than 10,000 flights due to Hurricane Irene by late Saturday, while New York and other eastern cities initiated sweeping storm-related shutdowns of rail and mass transit systems.

Yellow Caution tape blocks off an entrance to a closed subway station in New York

Irene Closes NY Subways; Airlines Abandon Northeast

U.S. airline, rail and transit systems in New York and other eastern cities initiated sweeping weekend shutdowns and slowdowns on Saturday as Hurricane Irene bore down on the region.

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United Continental to spend $500 million to Improve Seats, Storage, & Entertainment

United Continental Holdings announced on Sunday that it will spend over $500 million to improve the seats, expand overhead storage, roll out new inflight Wi-Fi and entertainment systems, and renovate older planes - all while creating a consistent costumer experience that combines the most popular offerings of both carriers.

Oracle, other companies "punkd" in hacking contest

A weekend contest at the world's largest hacking convention in Las Vegas showed one reason why big corporations seem to be such easy prey for cyber criminals: their workers are poorly trained in security.

Oracle, other companies 'punkd' in hacking contest

Why Do Hackers Find Many U.S. Companies Easy to Hack?

Why so big companies fall prey to cyberattacks so easily? According to hackers taking part in Defcon conference -- the world's largest hacking convention in Las Vegas -- workers at big corporations are poorly trained in security, which makes it easy for hackers to trick them into revealing key information.

Oracle, other companies "punk'd" in hacking contest

Continental self check-in kiosks are shown at Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark

Continental cancels 24 flights for pilot sick calls

Continental Airlines cancelled 24 flights on Wednesday due to a shortage of pilots after a barrage of sick calls, according to the carrier's parent, United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL.N).

U.S. airlines fight prospect of higher security fees

U.S. airlines are fighting the prospect of sharply higher passenger security fees that could be part of any deficit-reduction plan.

AMR to vote on Boeing/Airbus split order: sources

American Airlines' board of directors was to vote overnight on an aircraft order potentially worth more than $20 billion and split between Boeing Co and Airbus , sources said on Tuesday.

Airline shares fall as investors expect fall slowdown

Shares of major U.S. airlines fell to one-year lows on Monday on uncertainty over the economy and expectations that travel will slow down in the fall.

Tudors Star Suicide Attempt: Jonathan Rhys Meyers Hospitalized

Actor refused treatment from paramedics

United Continental flight attendants pick AFA union

Flight attendants at United Continental Holdings , formed from the merger of United and Continental airlines, have selected the Association of Flight Attendants to bargain for their labor contracts, the AFA union said on Wednesday.

United Airlines Computer Systems Failure: Continental Merger Related?

United Airlines' recent major computer systems failure for approximately five hours on Friday night caused major delays and cancelled flights throughout its system.

Like George Clooney, United Airlines Flyer to reach 10 Million Miles

United Airlines frequent flyer Tom Stuker is a real Up in the Air flyer, soon to reach his 10 million miles flying milestone like George Clooney's character Ryan Bingham in the movie.

United Airlines: “Your flight tomorrow should be fine”

After a major computer system's failure, United Airlines systems are back online as the airlines is in the process of resuming ops after a series of flight delays and cancellations.

United Airlines issues systemwide travel fee waiver: SFO, LAX, ORD, IAD included

United Airlines issued a systemwide travel waiver, late Friday night due to airline's major computer system outage that caused flight delays and cancellations.

United Airlines Computer Systems Up; Flights Resuming after delays, cancellations

United Airlines computer systems are back up and running, the airline announced in a twitter message.

What do I do if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

On Friday, United Airlines experienced a major computer systems outage which caused tens of thousands of passengers to be stranded with flights delayed or cancelled, including at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

United Airlines Flights Delayed, Cancelled, Major Computer Systems Outage

United Airlines passengers are experiencing flight delays and cancellations tonight as the airline experienced a major computer systems outage at approximately 5:15 PM central time.

Computer outage disrupts United Airlines flights

A nationwide network outage in the United Airlines has caused flight delays and manual check-ins on Friday night.

United Airlines Failed in 'Critical' Crew Drug Testing, FAA Says

United Airlines may be fined nearly $600,000 after the company's drug testing process for flight crews failed to give them an equal chance of being selected for random drug and alcohol testing, the Federal Aviation Administration alleged Friday.

Analysis: U.S. airlines won't yield much ground to unions

U.S. airlines, determined to keep their grip on recovery, will at best allow unions in contract negotiations to take back only part of what they gave up in concessions during restructuring.

UAL CEO Smisek says pilot contract must be fair

United Continental Holdings Inc , the parent of new United Airlines , wants a contract with pilots, but any deal must be affordable and fair, its chief executive said on Wednesday.