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Q&A: Assessing the hazard of Chilean volcanic ash cloudupdated: Wed Jun 15 2011 05:08:00

An ash cloud from Chile's Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano, which erupted last week, has drifted into airspace over Australia and New Zealand, causing disruption to many commercial flights.

Ash clouds from Chile volcano prompts more cancellationsupdated: Tue Jun 14 2011 17:41:00

Ash clouds from a Chilean volcano continued to cause numerous flight cancellations in Australia and New Zealand Tuesday for at least one airliner.

Ash clouds from Chile volcano prompt flight cancellationsupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 05:07:00

Ash clouds from a Chilean volcano prompted numerous flight cancellations in Australia and New Zealand on Sunday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

Pay attention! Airlines stretch to make safety funupdated: Mon Apr 04 2011 11:58:00

If you're about to fly through the air at 30,000 feet, it stands to reason that the safety briefing might be something you'd want to watch closely. Reasoning aside, most people pay no attention, thinking they know everything already.

The long and short of 'premium economy'updated: Mon Feb 14 2011 09:18:00

"Premium" is a pretty hazy concept in the airline industry.

Nudity, cartoons grab air travelers' attentionupdated: Mon Aug 03 2009 11:57:00

Complete this sentence: In the event of a loss of cabin pressure ...

A new approachupdated: Mon Aug 03 2009 11:57:00

Virgin America is using humorous cartoon characters in its preflight safety video.

Search teams hunt for jet crash remainsupdated: Fri Nov 28 2008 10:26:00

Search and rescue teams worked through the night to find the remains of an Airbus jet that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea with seven people aboard, the jet's owner, Air New Zealand, said Friday.

Wacky new airline stuntsupdated: Tue Oct 07 2008 13:58:00

If your November travel plans include a flight out of Los Angeles, don't be surprised to find yourself standing behind a bald, tattooed human billboard.

Jatropha fruit a dream fuel?updated: Mon Aug 11 2008 10:15:00

CNN's Susan Candiotti checks out a promising biodiesel fuel from a golf-ball sized fruit whose oil runs diesel engines.

Farmer turns to fruit tree to power tractorsupdated: Mon Aug 11 2008 10:15:00

Bryan Beer, a citrus grower in southwestern Florida, sees himself as a bit of a pioneer. He's not digging for gold. It's more like he's planting for oil.

Fortune: A stylish jet setterupdated: Fri Feb 29 2008 14:51:00

Sure, she gets to wear jeans to work, but that doesn't mean there's anything laid back about Andrea Bernholtz's job running cult-jean maker Rock & Republic with co-founder and CEO Michael Ball. The globetrotting exec spends most of the year on the road - schmoozing everyone from stars like Eva Longoria who give her brand buzz, to merchants like Harrods and Neiman Marcus. We caught up with Bernholtz in L.A. - fresh from the launch of the company's accessory and eyewear line to talk travel.

Pilots attacked on NZ flightupdated: Thu Feb 07 2008 19:50:00

A 33-year-old New Zealand woman was in police custody Friday after she allegedly attacked two pilots of an Air New Zealand charter plane during a flight from Blenheim to Christchurch on the South Island, authorities said.

March show: Best of the bestupdated: Mon Mar 05 2007 05:49:00

This month on Business Traveller we're taking another look at some of the stories and issues you wanted to see again.

Fortune: First class for pesosupdated: Tue Nov 21 2006 12:26:00

The peso isn't the only undervalued Mexican currency. Mexicana Airlines' Frecuenta mileage program can help you travel the world in business or first class for a fraction of the normal price.

Tasman alliance is scrappedupdated: Fri Nov 17 2006 05:06:00

The Australian flag-carrier has dropped its plan to merge its flight schedules and ticket prices with Air New Zealand following a warning from competition watchdogs that it would block the deal.

November show: Connectivityupdated: Fri Oct 20 2006 12:17:00

In November, CNN Business Traveller is all about connectivity -- connecting people and places with new technology and experiences.

Quest's blog: on the roadupdated: Wed May 31 2006 10:20:00

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Fortune: Styling at 40,000 feetupdated: Wed Apr 19 2006 14:31:00

No matter where you're headed this summer, getting there by plane will be far from a vacation. Thanks to cost-cutting efforts by struggling American carriers, the number of flights within the United States is down by some 5 percent this year.

Turbulent forecast for Asia's airlinesupdated: Fri Dec 30 2005 07:34:00

A sustained period of boom for Asian airlines has been forecast to hit turbulence in 2006 with the next 12 months likely to be a make or break time for key players.

Airlines go flat out for comfortupdated: Tue Dec 13 2005 07:37:00

In-flight comfort is expected to take a leap forward in 2006, with more carriers introducing fully reclining seats and manufacturers putting the finishing touches on what is being hailed as the future of airline beds.

Taking entertainment to the skies updated: Thu Nov 04 2004 06:11:00

If you are worried about missing that sporting event, election result or a news broadcast while taking a flight in Australia, things are about to change.

Business 2.0: Leading Indicators WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH, AND WHAT IT MEANS.updated: Sun Dec 01 2002 00:01:00

WALL STREET O'Neal Takes Over "The Bull"

Money Magazine: November Buysupdated: Fri Nov 01 2002 00:01:00

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Money Magazine: Buysupdated: Tue Aug 01 2000 00:01:00

CHUNNEL VISION For the first time since the 1994 debut of the Eurostar, the train that speeds under the English Channel, round-trip tickets purchased in the U.S. are on sale. Until the end of the y...

Money Magazine: TIPS TO PACK ON YOUR NEXT BUSINESS TRIPupdated: Fri Feb 01 1991 00:01:00

Company travel budgets may be shrinking, but that needn't crimp your style. Here's some good news: -- Suite comfort. The trend to all-suites hotels continues. For the cost of a hotel bedroom, you g...

Fortune: REVOLUTION IN THE AIR Deregulation is shaking up international airlines' tidy world. Even Europeans now have to compete.updated: Mon Jan 01 1990 00:01:00

THE ADJOINING TABLE shows the world's 50 biggest passenger airline companies, measured by 1988 revenues. Beneath the numbers lies a new reality: Swift changes are sweeping over -- and shaking up --...

Fortune: FEEDING FRENZY AT THE AIRLINESupdated: Mon Oct 09 1989 00:01:00

The dogfight for UAL's United Airlines may soon be over. A group led by CEO Stephen Wolf and backed by the pilots seems to have put together the financing for a $6.75 billion bid. This tops the $6....

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