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by pbb
As we've been doing every Thursday for the past few weeks, today brings another update to our our airport WiFi mashup, thanks to our well-traveled tipsters.
But there's trouble in Ohio, says one Jaunted reader:
DAY [Dayton International] does censor some pretty bland websites.
Uh-oh: Three is a trend!
To check out all of our previous airport WiFi coverage, click here.
Related Stories:
· Airport WiFi Map [Jaunted]
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Zoom Airlines stopped flying at 2 pm this afternoon, declaring that the company's run out of money to pay off its debts. Though insolvency isn't exactly the same as bankruptcy, it's close enough: All future flights have been canceled and its planes have been parked.
A statement from the airline's founders wasn't very surprising:
We have done everything we can to support the airline and left no stone unturned to secure a re-financing package that would have kept our aircraft flying. Even as late as yesterday we had secured a new investment package but the actions of creditors meant we could not continue flying.
The collapse of Zoom is a result of matter beyond our control. Only last year Zoom Airlines made profit, but that turned into a loss in the last year due to the unprecedented increase in the price of aviation fuel and the economic climate.
Zoom says it has contacted other airlines to help stranded passengers get where they're headed. Refunds? Call your credit card company pronto.
Related Stories:
· Zoom Airlines [Official Site]
· It's Doom for Zoom [Airline Biz Blog]
· Zoom Airlines coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: Wikipedia]
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Whether we know who he is or not, Banksy is still out there making guerilla street art. And his latest paintings have shown up in New Orleans, on the eve the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall--and as Tropical Storm Gustav is taking aim at the gulf shore.
While some of the new stencils directly address The Storm, others make reference to an anti-graffiti crusader in town. Which is fitting, since at least one of Banksy's murals has already been painted over.
Related Stories:
· Hurricane Banksy--Category 5! [Flickr]
· Banksy Does New Orleans [Gawker]
· Street Art coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: infrogmation2]
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While thinking about in-fight WiFi yesterday, we realized that Southwest Airlines has been awfully quiet on that front lately. So we went ahead and asked the carrier via Twitter how the trials planned for this summer were going.
Apparently, the going is slow:
We will have four aircraft in the 4th quarter of 2008! Get excited!
Just four? Out of more than 500 737s? Well, we do have to admit four is a lot better than one!
Related Stories:
· Southwest's Tweet [Twitter]
· Rampant Speculation: Is United WiFi Coming Soon? [Jaunted]
· Southwest Airlines coverage [Jaunted]
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A Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Adelaide, Australia had to be diverted to Darwin today when an Indian woman unexpectedly gave birth on board.
29-year-old Paramjit Kaur was, at 34 weeks pregnant, on the tail end of what most doctors consider a safe time to travel. She picked the right flight to go into premature labor, though: Four doctors on board were able to deliver and get the mother and her six-pound son to the hospital when on the ground.
The multicultural family--Indian mum, Australian dad, airborne baby--are doing great, but one wonders whether Cathay Pacific is regretting its decision to cut back on flights in North America while adding new routes in Australia. But they should add doctor availability to their already stellar service!
Related Stories:
· Baby Boy Born on Airliner en route to Australia [AP]
· Flying While Pregnant: Angelina Jolie [Jaunted]
· Cathay Pacific Cuts Most North American Flights [Vancouver Sun]
· Cathay Pacific Opens More Australian Routes [The Australian]
· Cathay Pacific coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: sesameellis]
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Just because summer is winding down doesn't mean you have to give up on the outdoors. For September and even October, Acadia National Park in Maine has a lot to offer, including stunning scenery and cooler temperatures.
We like the idea of the park's "Step-On" Tours, which allow you to just jump on a bus as rangers navigate the 27-mile Park Loop Road system. The tours start at $50 an hour and most last at least three hours. True, it's not exactly a deal, but at least your guide knows what she's doing!
There are also a few other tours that involve a little more exercise. The two-hour Beaver Trek runs through September and October and is all about the little critters. Meanwhile the Carriage Road Ramble is the ideal opportunity to take in the fall colors. You'll learn about the native flora and fauna and what each brings to the party at the park. Each tour runs about two hours and both cost $100.
Related Stories:
· Acadia National Park-Ranger-Led Group Tours [Official Site]
· Active Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: post406]
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Fast food restaurants usually start in America and then make their slow, unhealthy crawl across the globe, so it's nice to see the rare occurrence of an international chain encroaching on these shores. Nando's Peri-Peri is South Africa's most popular chain restaurant--well, after KFC and McDonald's--and recently opened its first stateside branch in DC's Gallery Place neighborhood.
The namesake Portuguese-East African peri-peri sauce is made from a spicy red chili and can be found on tables throughout South Africa and Mozambique; it's smothered on grilled chicken here. The menu has been Americanized just a bit, with additions like a steak sandwich and a portobello wrap, but the browned spicy chicken is certifiably how they do it in SA.
Need another reason to pass by this crowded neighborhood's other fast food options? Nando's has Portuguese beer, and wine by the glass and bottle.
Related Stories:
· Nando's Peri-Peri [Official Site]
· New DC Restaurant: Commonwealth Gastropub [Jaunted]
· Washington, DC Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: Nando's]
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