United launches Polaris international business class cabin
United unveils the Polaris long haul business class with lie flat suites, exclusive lounges, and enhanced service in a major product overhaul aimed at regaining corporate travelers after the merger with Continental. lounges open December 1 at O Hare. revamp targets rest and sleep as a competitive edge against Etihad and Emirates.
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Continental
Oscar Munoz
Chicago O’hare
United’s
Munoz
Etihad
Emirates
U.S
Leave Half Your Travel Stuff At Home This Summer
Travelers cut luggage by half, ditching toiletries and electronics. Experts from Chicago to Toronto advise buying essentials on arrival, downsizing gadgets and packing lighter to save weight and fees while supporting local economies.
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Italy
Lisa Batra
Newtown
How long will supplemental oxygen last after masks drop
Question and answer format discuss airline oxygen masks. Typical oxygen generators last 10 to 14 minutes, providing enough time to descend to 10 000 feet. The system tests occur during maintenance, and activation is triggered at cabin altitude of 14 000 feet or via pilot switch. A passenger system is continuous flow with a bag to store oxygen.
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Terry Miller
Idaho Falls
Idaho
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Monterey
Calif
Roy
Galesburg, Mich
What to Take on Your Trip
This summer you will likely drive to your vacation. Include a Wi Fi hotspot such as the ZTE Mobley installed in your car and used with AT T plans, a pay per mile trip device like Met romile to track miles and diagnose issues, and a compact Bodum travel coffee press for good coffee on the road.
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Toronto
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Metromile.com
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