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Tuesday, 20 April 2010

Business-travel news from the Economist--by Biodun Iginla of the BBC and the Economist
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Highlights of the past week's postings on our business-travel blog

Tuesday April 20th 2010

Trouble from the north
Volcanic ash has paralysed European aviation, creating the worst chaos since the second world war, according to one newspaper. We have reports from correspondents stuck in Berlin and New York, as well as an item considering what ash does to planes and an initial assessment of the mess.

Will the new rule on tarmac delays work?
America's airlines must pay up to $27,500 per passenger if they keep them on the runway for longer than three hours. read more»

What a carry-on
Two senators take on Spirit Airlines and its new baggage fees. read more»

Will work for food
A Copenhagen hotel entices its guests to exercise, with the lure of free dining. read more»

Air Canada Jazzzzz
One surprised passenger wakes up in the hangar. read more»

And also…
We've written about unexpected improvements in airline performance and how to police a Canadian airport.

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