Monthly Archives: April 2011

OAG Releases FlightTimes App

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

PRNewswire posted this release from OAG about its new smartphone app FlightTimes. The app allows iPhone, BlackBerry and Android users to track flights from over 1000 airlines and 4000 airports. This press release is not newsworthy because even though it is a breakthrough … Continue reading →

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How (Not) to Get Bumped

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

An article by the New York Times gave some tips on how to avoid getting bumped.  In order to ensure a full flight, airlines intentionally overbook flights.  The article said, “Last year, out of 595 million passengers, about 681,100 were … Continue reading →

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BGSU Students’ Destination Opinions

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

When BGSU students were asked were they would like to travel if money were no concern, a variety of answers were given. European countries were frequently mentioned. Chemistry major Rosalyn Washam, 19, from Salem, Ohio, said, “I’ve been to Europe … Continue reading →

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