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China, Taiwan resume direct flights TAOYUAN, Taiwan (AFP) - China and Taiwan resumed regular direct flights Friday for the first time in six decades, ushering in what Beijing called a "new start" in the cross-strait relations.   Nations:China   People:Ma Ying-jeou Chen Shui-bian   Source:(AFP)   2008-07-04 Taiwan, China set to launch historic weekend flights TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan and China, political rivals for six decades, will launch direct weekend charter flights on Friday, potentially letting millions of tourists visit the island in a historic move heralding a further warming of relations.   Nations:Taiwan China   People:Ma Ying-jeou   Source:(Reuters)   2008-07-03 France orders trial in deadly Concord explosion PARIS - A French judge ordered Continental Airlines and five people to stand trial for manslaughter in connection with the 2000 crash of a Concorde jet that killed 113 people, a prosecutor said Thursday.   Nations:France   Activities:2000 Air France Crash   Source:(AP)   2008-07-03 American could cut 900 flight attendant jobs DALLAS - American Airlines says it could cut 900 flight attendant jobs as it reduces flights to cope with record high fuel costs.   Activities:2008 U.S. Airlines Downturn   Source:(AP)   2008-07-02 Cathay Pacific issues profit warning over jet fuel prices HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific issued a profit warning Wednesday in the latest sign that the soaring cost of jet fuel is piling pressure on the aviation industry.   Nations:Hong Kong   Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis   Source:(AFP)   2008-07-02 Headlines China, Taiwan resume direct flights 2008-07-04 Taiwan, China set to launch historic weekend flights 2008-07-03 France orders trial in deadly Concord explosion 2008-07-03 American could cut 900 flight attendant jobs 2008-07-02 Cathay Pacific issues profit warning over jet fuel prices 2008-07-02 BA announces purchase of French airline L'Avion 2008-07-02 Major turbulence ahead for airlines 2008-06-29 Storms in South, East cause delays; 1 child killed 2008-06-29 Days of oversize airline carry-ons are limited 2008-06-29 FBI: Man charged after icy flight to Charlotte 2008-06-26 Philippines inquiry opens as 800 feared dead in ferry disaster 2008-06-25 Only bodies under toppled ferry in Philippines 2008-06-24 U.S. divers to join search on Philippine ferry 2008-06-24 'Many' bodies found in Philippine ferry 2008-06-24 Philippines rescuers may bore hole in ferry 2008-06-23 UPS slashes view on soaring fuel costs 2008-06-23 Divers search for bodies in Philippine ferry disaster 2008-06-23 United Airlines to lay off 950 pilots 2008-06-23 Google has best reputation in U.S., airlines fall: survey 2008-06-23 Stocks end mostly lower as oil prices advance 2008-06-23 Everything seemingly is spinning out of control 2008-06-22 700 missing after Philippines typhoon sinks ferry 2008-06-22 More ferry survivors found in Philippines 2008-06-22 Naomi sorry for assault, but still mad at airline 2008-06-22 Naomi Angered by "Golliwog Supermodel" Taunt 2008-06-22 Soaring fuel prices clip Air Berlin's wings 2008-06-22 Major "Big Dig" contractor faces federal charges 2008-06-22 Flooding strands 100-plus barges on Mississippi 2008-06-20 U.S. cities cut services, raid reserves on fuel cost 2008-06-20 United Airlines to require minimum stays from Oct. 2008-06-20 Naomi Campbell avoids jail for "air rage" outburst 2008-06-20 U.S. plan to ease air congestion runs into head winds 2008-06-20 Stocks rise, helped by oil price tumble 2008-06-19 FedEx swings to 4Q loss; guidance disappoints 2008-06-18 Home buying practices adjust to high gas prices 2008-06-18 FedEx forecast bodes ill for U.S. profit outlook 2008-06-18 Bank and economic fears drive Dow to 3-month low 2008-06-18 Delta sees second-quarter profit, plans more cuts 2008-06-18 Northwest Airlines to cut more capacity 2008-06-17 S.Korean strike halts trade worth almost $5 billion 2008-06-17 Petrol prices pinching post office 2008-06-15 Continental cuts to hit Cleveland and Houston 2008-06-15 Southwest not yet reserving seats past October 2008-06-15 Argentina cracks down on farm blockade 2008-06-14 Power outage, fire snarls Washington D.C. rush hour 2008-06-13 US airline catastrophe looms under record oil prices: study 2008-06-13 US Airways to cut jobs, fleet; charge for 1st bag 2008-06-13 US Airways to reduce work force by 1,700 2008-06-12 Scanners that see through clothing installed in US airports 2008-06-12 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Thousands of European truckers join fuel protests 2008-06-09 Major turbulence ahead for airlines 2008-06-29 Days of oversize airline carry-ons are limited 2008-06-29 Gas hits national average of $4 for the 1st time 2008-06-09 US air travel options shrink amid carrier strife 2008-06-04 Storms in South, East cause delays; 1 child killed 2008-06-29 United Airlines to slash fleet, jobs as fuel prices soar 2008-06-05 Biggest airlines raise fares by $20 roundtrip 2008-06-09 Scanners that see through clothing installed in US airports 2008-06-12 As oil rises, Americans rediscover the railroad 2008-06-11 Google has best reputation in U.S., airlines fall: survey 2008-06-23 India, China ships compete in Indian Ocean 2008-06-08 Fuel prices threaten livelihoods across Europe 2008-05-30 FBI: Man charged after icy flight to Charlotte 2008-06-26 Power outage, fire snarls Washington D.C. rush hour 2008-06-13 China's big chill threatens more holiday misery 2008-01-31 American to charge for 1st checked bag, cut flights 2008-05-21 U.S. cities cut services, raid reserves on fuel cost 2008-06-20 United Airlines to require minimum stays from Oct. 2008-06-20 U.S. plan to ease air congestion runs into head winds 2008-06-20 United-US Airways merger talks suspended: source 2008-05-30 UPS plans air deal with DHL in US 2008-05-28 Delta/Northwest merger said likely to be approved 2008-05-14 Congress OKs major ports security bill 2006-09-30 Airline group forecasts global industry loss in 2008 2008-06-02

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