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Emirates traffic at D/FW Airport declines despite launch of the A380

On Oct. 1, Emirates more than doubled capacity on the flights by ditching the Boeing 777-200LR for the A380, the world's largest passenger plane. Officials said the move was necessary to meet demand for the daily service.

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A road warrior's gift guide: What to give the business travelers in your life

Need to shop for a business traveler during the holidays? Consider stocking stuffers like their favorite products sold in miniature versions. Or splurge and give them an airline club membership or a hotel suite upgrade.

Morning Edition

Etihad Airways debuts at D/FW Airport with service to Abu Dhabi

D/FW Airport now has three airlines flying to three nonstop destinations in the Middle East. Together, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways have nearly 6,000 seats a week flying from D/FW Airport to the region.

Exclusive: Live Nation to open new $40M concert venue at Music Factory in Irving

After five years of waiting to fill a void in making Dallas-Fort Worth a major entertainment destination, Live Nation Entertainment Inc. is building a $40 million convertible concert venue at the Music Factory in Irving.

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Survey: Business travelers favor AT&T

This is the third straight year that AT&T has topped the survey.

See how Southwest and Virgin America did at Love Field with Wright Amendment gone

Southwest carried more than 800,000 passengers and saw its traffic increase 8.8 percent compared to October 2013. But the airline faces increased competition from Virgin America, which carried more than 30,000 passengers.

Report: Delta Pilots Association having trouble gaining support

Delta Air Lines Inc. pilots who want to replace the Air Line Pilots Association with the Delta Pilots Association have found it bumpy flying.

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Frustrations of flying: Where does D/FW Airport rank?

​Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport will welcome an estimated 2.25 million passengers from Nov. 20 through Dec 2 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Wal-Mart adds ex-American Airlines chairman Tom Horton to its board

Horton was non-executive chairman of American' board until June, after leading the company through bankruptcy and a merger with US Airways.

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Southwest Airlines' free checked baggage swagger now extends to new TV ad (Video)

Starting Sunday, Southwest began bragging about its free checked bags policy in a new TV commercial.

American will add a new flight to London from Philadelphia next year

The Fort Worth-based company will use a US Airways Boeing 757-200 for the daily flight starting in March.

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Southwest Airlines crowing about free checked bags now, but ugly memories linger

Southwest may be the only major domestic carrier left flying with a free checked bag policy, but less than a year ago baggage spelled big trouble for the carrier.

Strategies: How Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise makes it easier to ride in style.

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Kay Bailey Hutchison looms large at convention center

Kay Bailey Hutchison looms large at convention center

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4 travel industry changes that are sure to annoy you

What's next on the travel industry's agenda is really gonna annoy you. So return your seats to the full upright position, get out your expense accounts and prepare to be royally perturbed at what's in store for your future travels.