Competing destinations offer aid to Gulf Coast

As high surf from Tropical Storm Alex threatens portions of the embattled Gulf Coast – and forces the postponement of a free Jimmy Buffett benefit … View full post on USATODAY.com Travel News

Airlines waive fees for travel in hurricane’s path

As Hurricane Alex spins toward northeastern Mexico and southern Texas, airlines are rolling out policy waivers for travelers likely to be affected by the storm. View full post on Flights.com Travel News

Lisbon: Portugal’s salty capital

If San Francisco had a sister, it would be Lisbon. Both harbor cities have twin bridges and famously foggy weather. Both have trolleys rattling up and down their steep hills past characteristic buildings. View full post on Flights.com Travel News

EADS: A400M to spend four days at Farnborough show

EADS has decided to double the A400M’s attendance at the Farnborough air show to four days … View full post on HEADLINES

Brazil for $250 round-trip? It’s possible on US Airways … via Twitter

Rio de Janiero for just $250 round-trip from the USA? All taxes and fees included? That has to be a fare mistake, no? View full post on USATODAY.com Travel News

PICTURES: Northrop completes first flight of Euro Hawk UAV

The first Northrop Grumman/EADS Euro Hawk UAV completed a roughly 2h debut flight on 29 June … View full post on HEADLINES

Passengers sue to block United-Continental merger

A group of 49 passengers is suing United and Continental in an effort to halt the airlines’ planned merger. Bloomberg News writes the group “claims … View full post on USATODAY.com Travel News

Nextant completes 400Next engine mating and readies aircraft for first flight

Nextant Aerospace has completed the last hurdle of its 400Next modernisation programme following the mating of the Williams International FJ44-3AP engines to a Beechjet 400A. View full post on HEADLINES

Danny DeVito’s favorite place

Actor Danny DeVito recalls a memorable trip to Italy, the home of his ancestors. “We blasted Pavarotti on the boom box and rode past Naples, Sorrento, Capri off in the distance — and oh, my God, it was exhilarating.” View full post on Flights.com Travel News

BAE hails Mantis UAV success, nears Taranis roll-out

BAE Systems’ Mantis technology demonstrator has been returned to the UK, as the company prepares to unveil its Taranis aircraft … View full post on HEADLINES

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