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U.S. airlines exempt from carbon trading
Stephen Beard Sep 1, 2007
The EU has altered its new carbon emission restrictions to affect only flights within Europe — at least initially. But as U.S. airlines could be missing out. Stephen Beard explains.
Trams come back to France
Sep 1, 2007
Trams are making a comeback in a dozen towns across France. The first new line opened in Paris over the weekend.
Qantas turns on a dime
Scott Jagow Sep 1, 2007
An extra 10 Australian cents per share — and a couple key conditions — finally won over the folks at Qantas. The Australian airline accepted an $8.6 billion takeover bid from a private equity group today.
More merger talk in the air
Dan Grech Sep 1, 2007
Ever since US Air made a bid for Delta last month, merger mania has hit the airline industry. Just this morning, word of two possible deals. Dan Grech reports.
Seminoles buy Hard Rock
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 1, 2007
Florida's Seminole tribe is buying the Hard Rock brand — the famed rock-n-roll-themed cafes, a collection of memorabilia and two casino hotels — in a deal worth close to $1 billion. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Hard Rock sold!
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 1, 2007
Florida's Seminole tribe has snapped up the famed Hard Rock chain of cafes, casinos, concert and hotel venues. And it may have been a steal, Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Open Skies outlook grows cloudy
Stephen Beard Sep 1, 2007
The transportation department has nixed a plan to give foreign investors more influence over domestic airlines — a move that could wipe out EU interest in the so-called Open Skies treaty. Stephen Beard reports.
Airports want to raise fees
Steve Tripoli Sep 1, 2007
Many of the agencies that run America's airports are pressing to charge airlines higher landing and terminal fees — but passengers may be the ones footing the bill. Steve Tripoli reports.
Investors banking on friendlier economic skies
John Dimsdale Sep 1, 2007
A private investment firm has offered to buy Qantas Airways for close to $10 billion. John Dimsdale looks at why they're keen to invest in the airline, given the industry's reputation as a money drain.
Perception of security
Bob Moon Sep 1, 2007
Thousands of Americans will have items confiscated from their carry-on luggage this holiday weekend. Bob Moon checks into how the TSA identifies which items it considers a threat.
