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Apple cues up iPods on a plane

November 14, 2006 The company teams up with airlines for power connections, video viewing. TAGS: airline, plane, Apple Computer, Apple iPod, video

Priceline, Northwest call it quits

November 30, 2004 The online travel agency stops offering the airline's tickets following a dispute over distribution terms. TAGS: Priceline.com Inc., airline, ticket, Orbitz, agency

Start-up hawks below-market airfares

August 1, 2007 You have to buy a membership fee, but the discounts on airfares can be big, CFares CEO says. TAGS: airline, ticket, airfare, discount, Orbitz, flight, seat, start-up

British Airways likely to invest in RFID

June 7, 2005 Airline believes it could save about $732 million by introducing the tracking tech, according to reports in the British press. TAGS: British Airways Plc., RFID, airline

Emirates latest to offer in-flight mobile

November 10, 2006 Deal signed by the airline enables travelers to use their mobile phones during flights. TAGS: airline, flight, passenger, GPRS, mobile phone, CDMA, Wi-Fi

BlackBerry abroad, cell phones aloft

April 25, 2007 The iconic handheld gets fitted out for overseas connections, while airlines mull uses of mobile phones. TAGS: Research In Motion Ltd., RIM BlackBerry, airline, cell phone, mobile phone, handheld, U.S., camera

Singapore Airlines to add broadband

December 3, 2004 Travelers will be able to get unlimited access for $29.95 on a flight of more than six hours. TAGS: Connexion, airline, flight, Lufthansa, passenger, broadband, pricing, minute

Airlines to replace 'no smoking' with 'no mobile'

August 7, 2006 With satellite-based phone service in place, captains will switch on "no mobile" sign during takeoff. TAGS: airline, aircraft, mobile phone, sign, Europe, satellite

Qantas ditches Linux for AIX

April 27, 2007 Airline looks to IBM's Unix-based AIX platform to handle internal finance systems, says "stability issues" were a factor. TAGS: Hyperion Solutions Corp., finance, airline, IBM AIX, transformation, Oracle Corp., Linux, Unix, platform, IBM Corp., approach

In-flight texts to take off in the U.S.?

April 25, 2007 JetBlue founder considers text service, but like other airline execs, doesn't like onboard use of cell phones for calls. TAGS: airline, text messaging, SMS, U.S., cell phone

Virgin Atlantic eases laptop battery restrictions

September 25, 2006 Passengers can now use an Apple or Dell laptop with a battery after the serial number is checked by a crew member. TAGS: airline, restriction, passenger, battery, Apple Computer, laptop computer, Dell, power supply

American Airlines subpoenas Google, YouTube

March 10, 2006 Airline draws on digital copyright law to force companies to identify person who posted training video on their Web sites. TAGS: subpoena, YouTube, copyright law, airline, DMCA, Google Inc., training, video

Wireless devices could foil hijack attempts

September 22, 2005 Federal regulators are suggesting--but not requiring--wireless alert devices that could tip pilots off to security problems. TAGS: wireless device, airline, pilot, proposal, security

Feds consider lowering passenger data requirements

August 10, 2007 Privacy advocates say preflight screening proposal is less "intrusive" but doesn't correct underlying problems with watch list databases. TAGS: Transportation Security Administration, passenger, homeland security, airline, traveler, Homeland Security Secretary, flight, agent, database

FCC: Boston airport can't block airline's Wi-Fi

November 1, 2006 Decision by federal regulators, a victory for Continental Airlines, could also be boon to other community wireless projects. TAGS: airline, airport, Wi-Fi, Boston, interference, antenna, rule, decision

Aerial taxis preparing for takeoff

April 25, 2005 Beginning next year, the service would cater to commuters who want to avoid the delays and stopovers that can plague conventional flights. Photo: DayJet for day-trippers TAGS: airline, taxi, on-demand, flight, mile, plane, city, transportation, founder

Common sense on security

March 15, 2005 Security expert Bruce Schneier recounts how the U.S. government's stance on secrecy changed to meet a changing threat. TAGS: SSI Ltd., classification, airline, passenger, procedure, rule, threat, government, access, security

Satellite radio companies court travelers

February 9, 2005 If you're flying AirTran this summer, you may find a musical perk waiting in your aisle. Also: Sirius comes to W Hotels. Photo: XM in the sky TAGS: XM Satellite Radio, Sirius, satellite radio, airline, radio company, traveler, satellite, programming, receiver

Ryanair announces in-flight mobile

August 30, 2006 Low-cost airline will offer mobile access to passengers, for a price. Fees will "mirror" roaming charges. TAGS: airline, satellite broadband, aircraft, commission, satellite, operator, antenna, London, CEO

Chinese airline opts for in-flight mobile service

September 4, 2007 Shenzhen Airlines to install OnAir's phone service across its fleet of Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft by mid-2009. TAGS: aircraft, airline, fleet, passenger, China, agreement, e-mail
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