Posts tagged Airlines
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National links: Density is still good for us
Density was vital to us before the coronavirus, and it will be again. Is it time to take space away from cars? The coronavirus’s lasting effects on cities, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: If the aviation industry were a country, it would be a top 10 polluter
The aviation industry rivals entire countries in the number of carbon emitted. For centuries, the 30-minute commute has ruled urban life. Big cities face the threat of catastrophic heatwaves. Keep reading…
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National links: Mexico City has its mobility priorities right
Mexico City is prioritizing frequent Metro service over fancy gadgets. The voices at public meetings tend to represent the angriest and the most affluent. Responses to the trolly problem, a classic ethics question, vary widely by culture. Keep reading…
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Palisades residents say noise from planes over their houses has gotten worse
Palisades residents are unhappy about noise generated by flights coming in and out of Reagan National Airport (DCA), and they’re speaking up about it. There are a few different ways for planes to fly into DCA, and when it comes to noise, the route they take makes all the difference. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Love (and snow) is in the air
One two (three?) punch; Virginia is for more lovers; Grounded; Snowed-in street grids; Half empty or half full?; COG goes to Congress; Bethesdans against nightlife; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More ups and downs
Two slots at DCA up for grabs; Virginia to raise speed limits; Height debate continued; Gray softens on lower parking rates; Bethesda escalator repair nears end; Arlington Trader Joe’s to get parking; L’Enfant Plaza-Future Banneker Memorial Station?; Is there an answer to gentrification?; And…. Keep reading…
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Southwest might not have as big an impact as you hope
On Monday morning Southwest Airlines announced its intent to acquire AirTran Airways. The deal won’t be approved for some time, but when it is, the new combined company will likely impact air travel in Greater Washington. The big question is when Washingtonians will finally be able to catch a Southwest flight out of National Airport, and whether a Southwest presence will… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More security
Naval Observatory getting more security; CaBi’s the latest example; Foreclosures down, short sales up; More credit card meters; Putting Twitter to good use; Southwest gets closer to National; Windshield perspective for couch potatoes; Masdar on the rise; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Energy trouble
Athletes in the city; Solar tough in Fairfax; This one isn’t BP’s fault; National news; Hanson running; Neighbors rally for tree; London real-time data too popular. Keep reading…
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Why airlines charge extra to check bags
A number of Greater Greater Washington contributors have been fans of economic urbanist blogger Rob Pitingolo. When we heard he was moving to Arlington, we jumped at the chance to have him start contributing to Greater Greater Washington. Welcome, Rob! Earlier this month the U.S. Department of Transportation announced its intent to beef up protections for airline customers. Keep reading…