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...Some of what US Airways wants to do, like exchanging larger aircraft for smaller regional jets, makes sense - except that that move comes about a decade too late. While United and Delta were spending millions in the 90?s on integrating regional jets into their operations, US Airways was twiddling its thumbs. Now, just after pilots' unions at those two master carriers have walked away with industry-leading contracts, US Airways is telling its pilots to hunch over and fly smaller planes at less pay. Hardly an enticing offer - for the pilots or their unions - and hardly a promising...
Most dogs practicing in hospitals today are certified either by Therapy Dogs International in New Jersey or by the Delta Society, a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that screens dogs for personality, obedience and training in hospital protocols. Delta estimates that its 4,500 "pet partners" have provided services for 350,000 patients in 45 states...
...rapid expansion, JetBlue has yet to take on any of the "fortress hubs" dominated by the majors: Atlanta (Delta), Chicago (United and American), Dallas (American) and Detroit (Northwest). And it does not intend to. Neeleman knows that if he invades the hubs, the big carriers will probably try to price-cut him to death or add flights to overwhelm the still small airline...
...unique feature of bull sharks is their ability to live in both salt- and fresh water; they have attacked people in Lake Nicaragua in Central America and have been seen above St. Louis, Mo., in the Mississippi River. Those born in the Mississippi delta usually spend about six months in the brackish water before migrating along the coast to Florida to winter in the Keys...
...boys want in. In June, American, United, Continental, Delta and Northwest launched Orbitz, a site that promises the lowest fares on the Web. Combined, the five airlines book more than 75% of domestic traffic. Just a month after its debut, Orbitz is already the sixth most popular travel site on the Web. Nearly 4 million people visited the site in June...