US Airways begins returning delayed planes to the gate as it practices for new government rule

US Airways starts tarmac delay response early

TEMPE, Ariz. – US Airways is getting an early start in dealing with new rules requiring airlines to let passengers off the plane after a three-hour delay.
The new rule starting April 29 means airlines risk big fines if they keep passengers on the tarmac more than three hours. To … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US Airways begins returning delayed planes to the gate as it practices for new government rule.

Charlotte-Douglas airport security bottleneck tightens, checkpoint closed to install screeners

Security upgrades mean delays at Charlotte airport

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Airline travelers in the Carolinas should expect longer waits as security is upgraded at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
Multiple media outlets report that officials plan to close a security checkpoint Monday through the end of April to install full-body scanners.
Charlotte is one of a new wave of airports …. Source  : Charlotte-Douglas airport security bottleneck tightens, checkpoint closed to install screeners.

Tourists back at Machu Picchu after 2 month closure

Tourists back at Machu Picchu
MACHU PICCHU, Peru – Tourists are back at Machu Picchu, which reopened after a two-month closure due to floods that washed out the rail link to the mountaintop ruins.

But officials say the entire route is not expected to reopen until June. Until then, tourists can travel by bus from Cuzco to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tourists back at Machu Picchu after 2 month closure.

Aspen Mountain extends ski season for 2 more weekends in April

Aspen Mountain extends ski season by 2 weekends

ASPEN, Colo. – Aspen Skiing Co. says there’s been enough snow and cold temperatures to extend the ski season at Aspen Mountain for two more weekends.
Aspen Mountain planned to close April 11, but resort officials said Tuesday that lifts also would run for the weekends of April 17-18 … Original article on : Aspen Mountain extends ski season for 2 more weekends in April.