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Airline mergers: Dj vu all over again? Business Traveler column: At the beginning of 1985 there were around 20 major airlines in the USA. Two years later half of them had disappearedthe victims of a wave of mergers that rocked the travel industry. Well-known brands like AirCal, Ozark, Piedmont, PSA, Republic, and Western Airlines disappeared almost overnight and other brands like American, Delta, and Northwest suddenly became much larger players. Now everyone’s wondering if it’s about to happen again.
Business travelers hit by triple whammy of rising costs. Business Traveler column: The travel industry is by most accounts on a strong trajectory, and airlines and hotels are reporting record occupancy. Sadly, the good news for the travel industry is bad news for the consumer, as a trifecta of forces will leave business travelers footing a large part of the bill.
10 reasons why airline woes aren’t over yet. Business Traveler column: After two consecutive quarters where most network airlines returned to profitability, many believe the airline industry crisis is over. And why not? Things look much rosier today. Oil prices have declined. Business is brisk. People are traveling again. So what’s wrong with this picture?.

Delta + US Airways: Who will pay? Business Traveler column: With the latest bid by America West/US Airways for bankrupt Delta Airlines, the bigger picture has finally come into focus and I now see that America West had a cunning strategy all along. America West/US Airways chief executive, Doug Parker is clearly on a bargain shopping spree, and I predict that business travelers will be forced to pick up the tab.
Getting a good airplane seat. Business Traveler column: When you can’t plead, cajole, or buy your way into an upgrade, getting a good seat in back is of tantamount importance. Here are some strategies you should try in order to ensure a smooth, comfortable flight.

Cedar Fair says attendance at parks slipped last year. Amusement park operator Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. saw a slight drop in visitors last year.
Bay Area Buzz: Six Flags planning to sell Waterworld. Six Flags Inc. plans to sell seven theme parks, including Waterworld USA in Concord, for $312 million to a company led by former amusement park executives.
Weight lost, health gained. Every year, men and women tell themselves, this is it: This is the year I am going to lose weight and start exercising.
I want my GPS! Ask the Captain column: The FAA governs the use of GPS PEDS. Pilot Meryl Getline breaks down the alphabet soup to explain why devices that can’t emit their own signals, such as handheld GPS units, are still prohibited from being used on many flights.
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CircusFit comes to NAS Jacksonville Youth Center. Shanya Warthen and Dean the Clown practice their hula hoop skills during the CircusFit Program at the NAS Jax Youth Activities Center Dec.

Magic Mountain escapes sell-off. The owner of Magic Mountain said Thursday it would continue operating the roller coaster theme park and its adjacent Hurricane Harbor water park in Valencia, excluding the properties from a $312 million theme..
Organs on board. Ask the Captain column: Pilot Meryl Getline explains why flights with “lifeguard” in their call sign are given priority clearance. Plus: Whose flights are called cactus, shamrock and dynasty?.
The obesity nightmare. Weight Role: Kaley Cuoco plays Caroline Rhea’s daughter who dons a fat suit to see how heavy people are treated.

Trendy Diets Sell, But Do They Work? Ladies and gentlemen, choose your dietary weapons. Would you prefer to eat southern fried chicken and shrimp creole for breakfast while supping on shredded wheat? If so, see ‘The Reverse Diet’ by Tricia..
5 questions about the 787. Editor’s note: The story previously published to this location has been removed.
Three Cheap Spring Break Options in Atlanta. By Ayanna Guyhto Since the mysterious disappearance of Natalee Holloway in May of 2005, parents have been slightly more vigilant about making sure their Spring Breaking teenagers are not in harm’s way while..
Dreaming of a more pleasant flight. Ask the Captain column: From larger windows to better cabin pressurization, Pilot Meryl Getline describes how some new features on the new Boeing B-787 Dreamliner should make for a more comfortable flight.
Scrambled eggs on my hat. Ask the Captain: How do you tell which uniformed officer is the captain of a flight? By the “scrambled eggs” on their hat. Pilot Meryl Getline describes who does what in the cockpit and how you can distinguish the flight crew by their uniforms.