Riding Arizona, Experiencing the Desert on Horseback ~ "By The Time I Get To Arizona" Public Enemy (Black History Month)

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By Bayard R Fox

The dramatic beauty of Arizona is hard to match. Seeing it on horseback is electrifying and far more satisfying than glimpsing it from cars and planes.

The emotional experience of Arizona's ancient geological marvels can be overwhelming. Some of them have inspired paintings, literature, music, movies, marriages and visions. The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly are stunning enough to warrant separate rides.

- The Grand Canyon covers approximately three thousand square miles, most a mile below sea level. The Colorado River flows through this colorful and massive rift in the Colorado plateau, which is also host to hundreds of vertebrates.

- The iconic sandstone buttes of Monument Valley rise a thousand feet above the Colorado plateau just west of the four corners area. These famous rock formations have been used in many commercials, movies and videos.

- Canyon de Chelly, meaning the canyon in the rock, consists of Navajo lands now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. One of the park's most distinctive geologic features is Spider Rock, a sandstone spire 800 feet tall.

But there's more.

Arizona is also a state with strong cowboy traditions. This is plain to see in the old working ranches that dot the countryside. Some of them boast fine horses and many borrow from the tradition of the vaquero. The western saddle used by American cowboys today came from Spain via Mexico to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and California.

The Navajo, whose traditions dominate this area, have preserved their ancient culture here for centuries. Their lasting important influences include handcrafts, music and animal husbandry.

Riding Arizona on horseback gives you the chance to see the country upclose while enjoying a historic and natural mode of transportation. Some of the best terrain for invigorating gallops is in the west, and Arizona has more than its share. On horseback, you can get into the heart of a place at a comfortable pace to see what the mass of tourists miss. It is their great loss and your gain.

Around the world, local people are far more likely to open up to horseback riders than to tourists spilling out of buses and cars. A ride in Arizona is a chance to experience geology, flora, fauna, culture and legend that simply cannot be apprehended in a flyover or a drive by.

Bayard Fox has been riding for 70 years on six continents and has ridden enough miles to circle the globe several times. He is owner and founder of Equitours Worldwide Horseback Riding Vacations. He and his wife also own the Bitterroot Dude Ranch where they raise and train Arabian horses.

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Some of these secrets are not well-guarded, while others are so important to the industry that the airlines have sued to keep them from being revealed. Not successfully, mind you, but they have tried everything to keep these secrets well-hidden. What this means for the average traveler is that just about anyone can actually afford that next airline getaway.

Many new parents consider the expense of traveling with a newborn or young child not feasible. Instead, they delay their trip month after month to go visit with the grandparents or other family members. The months can quickly turn into years, but this doesn't have to be the reality for most of these parents. It's sometimes a little known fact that while most airlines used to offer free tickets to passengers under two years old, if they sat on a parent's lap, many no longer do this. Instead, several airlines offer tickets at 10% off the adult ticket price for children under two. Some will even offer discounted tickets for children between the age of two and eleven, sometimes as much as half price.

This is why it's important to contact each airline that flies to your particular destination, since each airline has its own set of rules and regulations regarding children's ticket pricing. Imagine being able to finally take that trip across country with your child to visit family and friends. What once may have seemed like an unrealistic expense suddenly becomes something more feasible and realistic.

These hidden gems on saving money on airfare are everywhere, if you know where to look. Some, such as this one, aren't really secrets but rather techniques that are not advertised by most airlines. Why? They offer this benefit, but every time a passenger takes advantage of the service, the airline can't collect that extra revenue. Secrets like this one are everywhere throughout the industry and when you know how to use them, each one begins to add up and soon you could find that your next trip that you thought would cost thousands may actually only cost a few hundred, or less!

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Many new parents consider the expense of traveling with a newborn or young child not feasible. Instead, they delay their trip month after month to go visit with the grandparents or other family members. The months can quickly turn into years, but this doesn't have to be the reality for most of these parents. It's sometimes a little known fact that while most airlines used to offer free tickets to passengers under two years old, if they sat on a parent's lap, many no longer do this. Instead, several airlines offer tickets at 10% off the adult ticket price for children under two. Some will even offer discounted tickets for children between the age of two and eleven, sometimes as much as half price.

This is why it's important to contact each airline that flies to your particular destination, since each airline has its own set of rules and regulations regarding children's ticket pricing. Imagine being able to finally take that trip across country with your child to visit family and friends. What once may have seemed like an unrealistic expense suddenly becomes something more feasible and realistic.

These hidden gems on saving money on airfare are everywhere, if you know where to look. Some, such as this one, aren't really secrets but rather techniques that are not advertised by most airlines. Why? They offer this benefit, but every time a passenger takes advantage of the service, the airline can't collect that extra revenue. Secrets like this one are everywhere throughout the industry and when you know how to use them, each one begins to add up and soon you could find that your next trip that you thought would cost thousands may actually only cost a few hundred, or less!

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How to Have a Comfortable Long Flight ~ "On The Wings Of Love" Jeffrey Osborne

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You can enjoy your flight trip by making yourself comfortable. By following these steps you can be comfortable on a long airplane trip.

Arrive at the airport beforehand. By arriving soon you can reduce the stress of delay and problems faced at the airport.

Many flights are delayed due to weather or fuller planes. If you have planned ahead, you should have plenty of time to get to your final destination, even if there are delays. Expect them and have something to occupy your time while waiting.

Wear loose clothes while flying because you will be sitting for a while. In the current economic scenario, flights are high on fees and low on service. Due to recession, you have to purchase coffee, soda and water for a steep charge. Try coming to airport soon so that you get enough time to purchase water and snacks. You can also bring your snacks from home. Pack salty and sweet to cover all your cravings.

Try carrying your headphone and MP3 for music. Headphones prevent other passengers from talking to you even if you don't turn them on. You can get a little privacy if you bring your own portable entertainment. Music and movies are also great distracters for passing the time.

Remove your shoes to avoid swelling. Since you have a long flight you can take off your shoes and stretch your toes.

Get up every few hours and walk the length of the plane when possible. Air travel may be stressful due to delays, distractions or due to grumbling of other passengers. Don't let others get to you. Take a nap if you can. If not, just breathe deeply and relax.

Things needed for comfortable traveling during long flights:

-Carry your headphones, sweaters and meals along with you.
-Eye drops and lip balm or other protective gel.
-To while away your time carry books, Sudoku etc.
-Portable gaming system
-Eye shades, Inflatable Neck Pillow
-Clean pair of socks, clean shirt, mini travel towel, Listerine Pocket Pack and Jet lag pills.

Consider seat selection. If you're looking for extra legroom, the best seats are in the exit rows.You have to meet certain requirements to book these seats. On the other hand, some airlines offer the seats you desire, if your willing to pay additional fees for the same. While choosing a window or aisle seat, find out what your needs are in advance. If you choose an aisle seat, you can move around in the cabin easily without disturbing people, enabling you to relax more. By choosing a window seat, you have something to lean against to sleep during the flight.

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United Could Be Headed For Congressional Hearings

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United’s plan to cut off a number of agencies from its credit card merchant accounts could become the focus of congressional hearings as early as September.

Rep. Michael Arcuri (D-N.Y.), one of the lead signers of a letter asking United to delay implementation of its new plan, is "looking at the possibility of calling for congressional hearings ... to really get into the matter and see what’s going on," according to the congressman’s press secretary, Jay Biba.

If plans go forward for hearings, Biba said the most likely venue would be before the House Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection subcommittee. The congressman will probably request September hearings in the next few weeks, he added.

In the interim, Biba said, Arcuri and other lawmakers who have already supported the information-gathering exercise would spend time "building a coalition" to get more House members involved in the issue.

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Internet Etiquette For Internet Ready Airline Passengers

By Charisse Jones, USA TODAY

Now that it has become the first major airline to outfit its entire fleet with wireless Internet service, AirTran Airways is offering passengers a few do's and don't's.

Tip #134. "The lavatory is not your personal conference room."

The bathroom admonition is one of several included in the primer Internetiquette: A Guide to Keeping Everyone In Line, While They're Online that AirTran will place in every seat pocket following its announcement today that the Internet is now accessible on each of its 136 planes.

With the smaller Virgin America reaching that milestone in May, and Delta, American and United moving quickly toward making all their domestic flights Internet-ready, travelers have entered the era of sky-high Wi-Fi. Now that passengers can connect to meetings, check e-mail and surf the Web in-flight, travel and etiquette experts say it wouldn't hurt for the flying public to get some guidance on how to behave.

"Any time we have a new way to spend time on an airplane ... it's a good idea to think about how it affects those around us," says Anna Post, an etiquette expert and spokeswoman for the Emily Post Institute. "14B is not your office. It's an airline seat. Treat it as such."

In the midst of an economic downturn that has caused the airline industry to lose passengers and revenue, carriers view Wi-Fi as a perk that can help entice business fliers and others back on board.

Delta, which merged with Northwest last year, has already outfitted 199 of its planes, with the rest of its domestic mainline aircraft scheduled to be Internet-ready by the end of this year. Northwest's fleet will be ready in the last six months of 2010.

American, aiming to have Internet access on roughly 300 of its domestic aircraft, has equipped 70 so far and plans for the rest to be completed some time next year.

"Over time, we think this will serve us very, very well," says Bob Fornaro, chairman and president of AirTran. He adds that with the Internetiquette guides, part of a broad advertising campaign spanning TV, radio and billboards, "we're trying to remind you in a fun way that you're not at home" when surfing the Web at 35,000 feet.

Advantage to privacy screens

AirTran and other carriers adding Wi-Fi have made a point of blocking Internet phone calls via Skype and other services.

But "sound, paperwork, (and) confidentiality" remain concerns as business travelers take part in webcast meetings, says Jackie Yeaney, chief marketing officer of Premiere Global Services, which specializes in conference-call technology. "I can imagine it getting out of control."

Instead of having reams of paper spilling into your neighbor's lap as you take notes, Yeaney suggests using a Web conference feature that allows note-taking on the computer instead.

Passengers can "have a couple different windows" open, she says, "so they can have the information they need on the screen, not on the paper next to them."

Though they can't phone in, she says, business travelers could use instant messaging to actively participate in a meeting. They could even use "emoticons" such as a smiley face, to indicate that they like an idea, or polling features that allow them to type questions and receive answers.

Yeaney warns that travelers conducting business via the Internet have to be mindful of seatmates getting an eyeful of proprietary information. She suggests they use privacy screens that snap onto their computers and prevent others from seeing what's displayed.

"Wi-Fi access is just one more step that means people can get more productive," Yeaney says, recalling how business travelers once had to jockey for a pay phone to take part in meetings while on the road or seek out wireless connections in coffee shops. "They'll need to be careful about how they conduct that business, but that's been true as each of these changes has happened over the years."

Sam Kings, 28, who flies a few times a year, thinks airline Wi-Fi is a good thing. "It would be nice for the long flights," he said on Monday, as he dropped off a friend bound for Hong Kong at New York's JFK. "If it doesn't affect (flight) communication and safety, it's good."

Post, herself a frequent traveler, says she, too, is all for progress. But in certain situations, patience and manners will only go so far.

"I'm praying cellphones don't get approved," she says. "It will be anarchy."

Six Sneaky Travel Fees You Can (and should) Avoid

By Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com

Have you experienced travel sticker shock lately? Maybe you showed up at the airport with two suitcases and walked away with a much lighter wallet after visiting the baggage-check desk. Perhaps you rented a car and drove away with a few hundred dollars in collision-damage waiver insurance you didn't know you needed. Or maybe you got socked with hotel charges for using the Wi-Fi and parking your car. These fees and others like them are annoying at best, and severely expensive at worst. But here's a secret: You don't necessarily have to pay them.

Before your next trip, arm yourself with this list of sneaky travel fees. A bit of research, a bit of planning, and a willingness to travel light might just save you big bucks. And remember, to stay abreast of the often-confusing and ever-changing world of airline surcharges, you can always check our continuously updated Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide.

Booking fees

Now more than ever, booking a flight in-person or over the phone will cost you. Fees currently range from $5 to $45 per ticket—a hefty "convenience fee" just for completing a transaction. With the exception of Southwest, virtually every major air carrier now adds a surcharge for non-Internet bookings, so avoid this sneaky fee by booking online. With many online travel agencies now temporarily eliminating booking fees, you can save online regardless of whether or not you book directly with the travel supplier.

Seat selection fees

Let's say you've heeded my advice and booked your flight online. Good job! But the hard work of avoiding extra fees is far from over. Now comes the seat-selection challenge. Before you choose a seat, be sure the read your carrier's fine print to make sure doing so is free. Hint: If you're booking with AirTran, Spirit, United, US Airways, or Virgin America, it's probably not. (JetBlue charges for six "extra legroom" rows, but the majority of seats do not incur a fee.) Surcharges range from $6 to $349, depending on the airline and desired seat. If you're not picky about where you sit, err on the side of caution and let the airline choose your seat for you when you check in online, at the airport kiosk, or in person.

Baggage fees

Speaking of the airport check-in process, don't let your guard down there, either. With the exception of JetBlue and Southwest, every major domestic carrier charges extra for all checked luggage. Fees range from $15 to $50 for the first and second checked bag. If you add a third bag, the rates climb even higher. As such, the cheapest way to fly nowadays is with a well-packed carry-on bag.

If you do have to check a bag, limit yourself to just one and make sure to pack as efficiently as possible. Overweight bag charges can add an extra $25 to $175 to your bill. Fortunately, this is one surcharge that's entirely preventable. Check out our packing tips to learn easy ways to make the most of your suitcase space.

Now here's where things get sneaky. US Airways, United, and Spirit require you to check your bags in advance online or suffer an extra fee at the airport. These are three of the same airlines that charge you extra for choosing a seat online! So if you're going to check your bag with US Airways or United, do it online and pay $15 to $25 instead of $20 to $30 for the same transaction at the airport. Spirit also has a slightly higher fee for bags checked in person versus online—$19 online, $25 at the airport.

In most cases, though, you shouldn't see a different price if you check your bag online or at the airport. At press time, only US Airways, United, and Spirit customers need to be aware of this tricky scheme.

Excessive rental car insurance charges

Collision-damage waiver insurance (CDW) is a big profit-maker for rental car companies. What they don't want you to know is that in many cases, it's also way more insurance than you actually need.

They usually get you at the airport rental counter when you're weary from a long flight and more susceptible to sneaky fees. Hold your ground! You may already have CDW coverage through your credit card company. Before you book, call your credit card provider to see if you're covered. Then, make sure you use that card when you make your reservation. When you show up at the rental car counter, you can safely decline the extra CDW fee—which, by the way, is often as expensive as the actual car rental charge itself.

Hidden hotel fees

There's nothing more frustrating than getting an itemized list of extra fees when you check out of your hotel. Save yourself some anguish and find out what services incur an extra charge right when you check in.

Questions to ask:

• Is there a charge to use Wi-Fi in your room or common areas?

• Are there any fees to use the business center, pool, fitness room, or sauna?

• Is there a complimentary breakfast and/or coffee service?

• What are the charges for in-room movies, the mini-bar, and the like?

• Is there any fee to park my car?

Being informed up front can save you from some unpleasant surprises later.

Currency exchange surcharges

As a general rule of thumb, you'll get both the worst exchange rates and the highest transaction fees by changing money at an airport kiosk or other institution that exists solely to exchange money. A better alternative is to use your debit card to get cash from a local ATM and your credit card for retail purchases.

Even these options aren't risk-free, however, because they may also come with hidden surcharges. Call your bank and credit card provider ahead of time to find out which fees, if any, are associated with overseas use. Ask how your financial institution determines exchange rates, what surcharges are added to standard transactions (e.g., ATM use and in-store purchases), and if there are any other fees you should be aware of. You can then make the savviest decision on how to exchange money during your overseas vacation.

Remember—in every case, it's always good to be a squeaky wheel and ask questions up front, before any transaction is complete. Combing through fine print is always a good strategy as well, and can reduce the likelihood of expensive surprises. Being well informed is the best way to save.

$9-A-Seat Airline Targets Smaller Markets

JetAmerica to service cities it thinks larger carriers have left behind

NEWARK, N.J. - A new low-cost airline will begin serving mid-sized U.S. cities that it thinks larger carriers have left behind.

Clearwater, Fla.-based JetAmerica said 34 nonstop passenger flights a week will start July 13 at Toledo, Ohio; South Bend, Ind.; Melbourne, Fla.; Newark, N.J.; Minneapolis and Lansing, Mich. Twenty-eight flights start or end at Newark Liberty International Airport. The carrier will add six more flights — from Toledo to Minneapolis — starting Aug. 14.

JetAmerica is targeting small and midsize cities like Lansing, which has seen the number of daily flights at its Capital Region International Airport fall from 35 to 12 the past five years. The decline is part of a national trend that has seen airfares increase at those airports as daily flights have decreased.

Robert Selig, head of the Capital Region Airport Authority, said JetAmerica will give Lansing business travelers direct access to New York City and carry leisure travelers to central Florida.

"We don't have access to either one right now," Selig said. "So, this is going to fill a major void in our schedule."

Filling that void won't be cheap.

The Lansing, South Bend, Melbourne and Toledo airports are subsidizing JetAmerica with $1.4 million in grants in its first year, along with about $867,000 in waived airport fees and $1.1 million in marketing and advertising assistance.

South Bend, Toledo and Melbourne received their grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Service Development Program, which has awarded $104 million to 223 recipients since 2002 in an effort to restore lost service and bring air fares down.

Newark and Minneapolis, each of which serve more than 20 million passengers a year, are not offering assistance to JetAmerica.

John Weikle, chief executive of JetAmerica, said the subsidies will help insulate the new carrier from spikes in jet fuel prices. Higher fuel prices have contributed to the failures of at least four major airlines since 9/11. Smaller carriers have also been hurt.

Surging fuel prices helped bankrupt ultra-discounter Skybus Inc. last year. Weikle founded that Columbus, Ohio-based airline known for its $10 fares. The bankruptcy cost 450 employees their jobs.

JetAmerica's pricing scheme will share some Skybus characteristics.

Prices will start at $9 a seat and top out at $199. The $9 price will apply to the first nine to 19 seats on each plane. Passengers will pay $15 to check a bag. Food, drinks and in-flight TV will also come at a cost.

The carrier is starting out with one leased Boeing 737-800, expects to add a second in the first month, and have as many as four by July of next year. Weikle's business plans calls for an additional 189-seat jet to be leased every four months.

Each Boeing 737-800 can fly to four cities a day, Weikle said.

Weikle estimated JetAmerica's revenue at more than $50 million in the first year and about $150 million in the second. He compares his business model to that of Wal-Mart Inc., which started out by serving cities of less than 50,000 people because competitors were not interested in them.

JetAmerica plans to serve Melbourne, Fla., with at least six flights a week. Richard Ennis, executive director of Melbourne International Airport, said JetAmerica's planes and nonstop routes persuaded him to support the carrier. Melbourne, a coastal community about 70 miles southeast of Orlando, recorded a 45 percent decline in passenger traffic at its airport from 2000 to 2008.

Ennis said carriers with larger jets like the Boeing 737-800 charge less per seat, which is an advantage enjoyed by Orlando International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport.

"It's the only way I can beat them out," Ennis said of the neighboring airports.

Hungry For Cheap Airfare Information?

Cheap airfare offers on the Internet that are ridiculously cheap should not be taken seriously. Never give out your credit card information to any cheap airfare provider unless you are sure that they are truly affiliated with the airline they claim that they represent. Cheap airfare scammers are numerous online and should be avoided diligently.

The recent years has seen a slight drop in the rate of air passengers because of the 9/11 incident. In a bid to constantly reassure their customers enough to come back, airlines offer special deals or packages. Special deals or packages are airline's way of luring customers to their services.

Sometimes, you maybe pressed for time and you will be unable to search for cheap airfare you can call a travel agent to help you source for cheap airfare information if you are too busy. Cheap airfare information is like gold to air travelers.

Using the internet to search for cheap airfare is easy. Simply use search engines such as google, yahoo or ask to get cheap airfare information on the internet. To make successful use of the internet to find cheap airfare, you must know the right tools to use.

One thing that will make your search for cheap airfare successful is time. if you do not have ample time to find the best sources of cheap airfare, you will not be able to find it. Before you embark on any search for cheap airfare, make certain that you have the time to pursue it.

Your family vacation trip need not be such an expensive adventure thanks to cheap airfare. Cheap airfare is a great source of extra money for many travelers and allows them to travel in relative serenity. You don't have to worry your head about airfare because you can get it cheap.

Everyone is looking to save money on airfare. Flying can be terribly expensive and getting the best deals can help you to cut back on airfare costs. Whether you are planning a vacation in Chicago or Spain, saving on airfare is a great idea.

Getting cheap airfare isn't a walk in the park but it is worth it at the end of the day. With the right sources you can be enjoying cheap airfare in a long time to come. Cheap airfare is a brilliant way to save cost on flying.

Buying Airline Flight Cheap Tickets Online.

Booking airplane tickets is always a great hassle and requires a great deal of time. Finding a way out often becomes a necessity if you are one of those who fly frequently. Buying online cheap tickets is the best option that saves time as well as money. Everyday, millions of people search for online airplane tickets but finding the best deals is surely one of the toughest jobs. Though the task of buying online airplane tickets sounds quite easy, it is really a tough job. The scenario gets much more complicated with the steeply climbing airfares. You must get acquainted with some easy know-how of buying online cheap tickets. Save your time as well as money as you get the most sought after deals. Most of the people are often dizzied by tiring processes that leads them to nowhere while searching for airplane tickets.

The very first thing that you need to do is to log onto a trusted travel port. Keep in mind the reliability and goodwill of such sites as there are thousands of websites that have offers to buy online plane tickets. This ensures that you get the most reliable and updated offers on cheap tickets. It saves your time as well as money. You must also take care to compare the booking conditions before actually making the deals.

After logging in to any travel portal, search for all the flights to your destination. Before this, you also need to decide whether you want one way tickets or a round trip. Once you have decided, choose the options accordingly. If opting for one way ticket, you simply need to select the date on which you intend to go. While in the case of round trip, you also need to select the return dates. Once this is done, select the source and destination place or airport. Most of the travel sites offer a comprehensive list of airports in your destination city. Scroll through this list and select the one for you.

Once you have finished filling the above information, specify the number of passengers. It ensures the booking of a definite number of seats. When you have finished with these basic details, just look for an option for â search or â find on the webpage. Click on any of these and you will get a list of all the available flights. Online booking of air tickets also ensures that you get a display of flights from many different airlines for the intended date. Thus, it gives you the freedom of choice. After finding the flight of your choice, click on the option to book the tickets. This will direct you to the payment or billing page. You may have to fill in many details on this page like your email id, phone number, etc.

You will also need to select the payment option. Most of the websites accept payment through two main methods through credit or debit card or via a net banking account. Now, you just need to select the preferred mode of payment and fill in the necessary details. Once this is done, you will get a confirmatory e-mail or call within an hour or so. Most of the booking websites email the e-ticket to your email id. Just take a printout of your e-ticket. Carry your ID proof and other necessary documents with the printout of the e-ticket at the time of check-in.

Though most of the airlines accept e-tickets, there are a few where you need the original paper tickets. In such a case, you will get your tickets via post or courier. Most of the websites make these available under the maximum time frame of 3 working days. With such easy steps to online booking, you are all set to fly. Forget about waiting in queue or dealing with tiresome booking agents, as the era of online booking is here to stay.

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Hijacking Attempt At Montego Bay Airport

Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, reported that Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, is open for business following a brief closure due to an incident involving a mentally challenged armed man who boarded CanJet flight 918 at approximately 10:30 p.m. CDT April 19. The flight was scheduled to travel from Montego Bay to Santa Clara, Cuba. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 which carries 189 passengers, was being operated for Transat Tours Canada. Bartlett said that security authorities in Jamaica were able to successfully negotiate the release of all 174 passengers and eight crew members without harm, bringing the matter to a peaceful end.

The flight’s passengers and crew are being accommodated at two local area hotels awaiting their flight departure. CanJet is making an additional aircraft available to any passengers who want to return to Canada. MBJ Airports Jamaica Ltd. is advising that all systems for international flights are ready and in place for all arrivals and departures. CanJet has an information line available for anyone with questions about family or relatives who may have been on board CanJet flight 918. The airline said it had sent another CanJet aircraft to take passengers from Montego Bay to Santa Clara, Cuba, and then back to Halifax. For more information, call 888-777-6429 or visit www.canjet.com.

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Airlines: Scheduled Flights Performance

Most On-Time U.S. Airlines

Weather in one part of the country can affect flights in another part of the country . You may not see the weather issue where you are. Frustrating as it may be, it means that high winds in New York could keep a flight grounded in Atlanta. Weather-related delays are most common in summer because of thunderstorms, and winter, due to snow and ice.

But there are ways to lessen the chances of finding yourself on that mythic delayed flight from hell. Choose days that are less traffic-heavy (read: not the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) and flying into smaller airports, which tend to have fewer punctuality problems. This may be one reason four of the top ten on-time airlines in the U.S—Pinnacle, Frontier, Skywest and AirTran—are regional carriers.

Department of Transportation spokesman Bill Mosley says there tend to be more delays at bigger airports because they have more traffic. “Across the board, delays have been easing a bit, but certain larger airports have had very chronic delays,” says Mosley, who points to LaGuardia, JFK, Newark and O’Hare as some of the least punctual airports in the country.

Rankings were compiled based on monthly statistics provided by the Department of Transportation and calculated by Forbes Traveler on an annual basis. The DOT computes percentages based on data contributed from the 19 airlines with at least 1% of total domestic scheduled-service passenger revenues.

On Time Performance:

1. Hawaiian-Annual on-time arrivals: 90%

2. Southwest-Annual on-time arrivals: 80.5%

3. US Airways-Annual on-time arrivals: 80.1%

4. Pinnacle-Annual on-time arrivals: 79.6%

5. Frontier-Annual on-time arrivals: 79%

6. Skywest-Annual on-time arrivals: 79%

7. Alaska-Annual on-time arrivals: 78.3%

8. Northwest-Annual on-time arrivals: 76.8%

9. AirTran Airways-Annual on-time arrivals: 76.7%

10. Delta-Annual on-time arrivals: 76.4%

11. Atlantic Southeast-Annual on-time arrivals: 74.2%

11. Atlantic Southeast-Annual on-time arrivals: 74.2%

12. Continental-Annual on-time arrivals: 74%

13. ExpressJet-Annual on-time arrivals: 73.6%

14. Mesa-Annual on-time arrivals: 73%

15. American Eagle-Annual on-time arrivals: 72.9%

16. JetBlue--Annual on-time arrivals: 72.9%

17. United-Annual on-time arrivals: 71.6%

18. Comair-Annual on-time arrivals: 69.9%

19. American-Annual on-time arrivals: 69.8%

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Ouch! Southwest Airlines Reports A First Quarter Loss

Southwest Airlines reported a loss of $91 million for the first quarter, compared to net income of $34 million for the first quarter of 2008. CEO

Gary Kelly said the results were disappointing but not surprising, due to the economy. He said that a rapid weakening in passenger demand during first quarter, particularly among business travelers, led to the first quarter net loss. Kelly said that Southwest had significantly reduced planned capital spending by approximately $1.4 billion for 2009 and 2010 combined by deferring aircraft deliveries, accelerating aircraft retirements, and suspending plans to grow capacity and added that recent promotions and discounting activities have been successful in stimulating traffic, leading to record first quarter load factors.

Kelly said the airline will reduce staffing via a voluntary early-out program to help mitigate cost pressures next year. It told employees it would offer voluntary buyouts and froze hiring and top pay for top officers and senior management. Southwest plans to cut capital spending through 2010 by $1.4 billion by delaying aircraft deliveries, retiring some planes sooner than scheduled and suspending plans to increase capacity. For more information, visit www.southwest.com.

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