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Air Transportation

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2011

    Mary Purcell Called in Bomb Threat to Keep Family From Flying on Eve of 9/11 Anniversary

    *Fake bomb.​A New York woman really didn't want her mother and brother flying on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, terrorist attacks -- so she called in a bomb threat, according to federal authorities.Mary Purcell, 37, of Lake Ronkonkoma, anonymously called the Tucson Airport Au ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Morning Poll: Who Do You Believe in US Airways Dispute With Pilots Union?

    ​A union representing pilots for Tempe-based US Airways took out a full-page ad in USA Today Friday, alleging the airline tried to intimidate a pilot into flying a malfunctioning airplane.In total, the US Airways Pilots Association claims, six pilots refused to fly the aircraft before the airline ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    "JetMan" Yves Rossy Cancels Flight Over Grand Canyon; Cites Lack of Training. We're Calling BS

    Yves Rossy: publicity stuntman.​Swiss daredevil Yves Rossy, 51, was scheduled to jump out of a helicopter near Eagle Point and, using his homemade jet-propelled wingsuit, fly west along the rim of the Grand Canyon this morning. He pimped the event for weeks. People headed to the Canyon ... More >>

  • News

    December 9, 2010

    Ask a Mexican on AeroMexico and Shaving Heads

    Yves Rossy: publicity stuntman.​Swiss daredevil Yves Rossy, 51, was scheduled to jump out of a helicopter near Eagle Point and, using his homemade jet-propelled wingsuit, fly west along the rim of the Grand Canyon this morning. He pimped the event for weeks. People headed to the Canyon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2010

    Kevin Smith (a.k.a. Silent Bob) Coming to Phoenix, But Won't Be Flying Southwest

    Silent Bob is headed for the Valley. But will he fly Southwest Airlines to get here? Chances are good that you've read a thing or two about Kevin Smith on the Internets lately. The outspoken -- and oversized -- auteur (the director of such indie flicks Clerks, Chasing Amy, and Dogma) has received ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2009

    Two Middle-Eastern Men Detained at Sky Harbor for "Speaking Loudly" and Watching The Kingdom on DVD

    www.thedailyshow.com​Two Middle-Eastern men were detained by federal and local authorities Saturday night at Sky Harbor International Airport after passengers on their U.S. Airways flight told flight attendants the pair was "acting suspiciously."The men weren't running up the aisles screamin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2009

    Mesa Air Group Being Sued by Mom Thrown Off Plane for Breast-Feeding

    www.photobucket.com​A Vermont woman, who was thrown off an airplane for refusing to put a blanket over herself while she breast-fed her 1-year-old daughter, is suing Mesa Air Group. The incident happened about three years ago and sparked national protests, or "nurse-ins" at 19 ai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    Green Day, Franz Ferdinand, and Low Riders at Phoenix Art Museum Over the Weekend

    ​Green Day Brings Classic Rock Feel To U.S. Airways Show  I can't say for sure that Green Day are the only truly great DIY scene punk act to successfully transform themselves into respected classic rockers, though they've got to be on a short list...full story See: Green Day in photos. ​L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2009

    Hot Links: Obama's AZ Visit, the Taylor Fire, and a Dozen Babies

    ​Six pilots violated air space restrictions during President Obama's visit to Arizona on Sunday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA restricted air space within a 30-mile radius of Sky Harbor, allowing only scheduled airline flights and emergency aircraft. The pilots who viol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2009

    Pissy US Airways Pilot Plans to Continue Fight Against Flight Attendants

    Victor J. PalaganoFlight attendants Paula Walker, Brian Shunick, and Sue Burris He's baaaaaaaaack!Four months after a Superior Court judge unceremoniously tossed a libel suit filed by an unhappy U.S. Airways pilot, we've gotten word that the pilot, Ed Gannon, will be appealing the decision.Can' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2009

    Hot Links: Catholic Priests, All-Stars, and Barking Dogs

    An Arizona court of appeals has upheld the conviction of Roman Catholic priest Paul LeBrun, who was found guilty of sex crimes while working parishes in Tolleson and Avondale. The judge in the original 2006 trial, Crane McLennen, gave LeBrun the max sentence: 111 years...US Airways will eliminate 60 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2009

    Jens Lekman Has Swine Flu

    Jens Lekman, a Swedish indie pop singer-songwriter who writes sugary ballads about pretending to be the lover of a lesbian friend to fool her conservative father, playing bingo in the countryside and accidently chopping his finger off while trying cut up an avocado (they're all amazing songs, I swea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2009

    Just Announced: Tool, Blink 182, Tori Amos

    It always catches us off gaurd, but Arizona-based winemaker and film producer Maynard James Keen occasionally still dabbles in his side project, making spooky prog metal with his band Tool. The band's show at U.S. Airways is this week's biggest show announcement, headlining a list of thin summer of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2009

    Hot Links: Swine Flu, Cardinals, and Jedi Mind Tricks

    Although no cases of swine flu have been reported in Arizona, officials are taking precautions: The Arizona Department of Health is talking with Centers for Disease Control, doctors are urging people with flu-like symptoms to stay home from work, and US Airways is waiving its change fees fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2009

    Swine Flu Causes US Airways and American to Relax Ticket-Change Policies

    US Airways announced today it will relax ticketing policies for passengers scheduled this week to fly to, from, or through a slew of cities in Mexico. The Wall Street Journal reports this morning that American Airlines is making a similar move. The Phoenix-based airline's Web site says passengers s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2009

    Green Day Announces Tour Dates (But Not Venues), Phoenix in August

    Green Day announced dates for their 21st Century Breakdown Tour this morning (full list on jump) but haven't said where they'll be playing in each city. They come to Phoenix on August 22. That could just be a hiccup -- bands do sometimes announce dates before venues if one or two are up in the air ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2009

    Billy Joel and Elton John Show Lacks Special Moments

    Luke Holwerda In 1994, when Billy Joel and Elton John first took the stage together in Philadelphia, it was quite a novelty. Two piano-playing singer-songwriters -- who've each sold more than 100 million records on their own -- together in concert! Wowza!Five tours and 15 years later, the newness is ... More >>

  • News

    March 19, 2009

    Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, March 19, 2009

    Luke Holwerda In 1994, when Billy Joel and Elton John first took the stage together in Philadelphia, it was quite a novelty. Two piano-playing singer-songwriters -- who've each sold more than 100 million records on their own -- together in concert! Wowza!Five tours and 15 years later, the newness is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2009

    Hot Links: Obama Chooses Montelucia, Coyotes Reportedly for Sale, and a Monkey Mauling

    President Obama has arrived in the Valley, and he's cooling his heels at the new Montelucia Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley. The resort is a change from the Biltmore, which has traditionally been politicos' resort of choice (except for George W. Bush, who always preferred the Royal Palms)...This ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 29, 2009

    Lil Wayne Very Late, Very Predictable at US Airways Center

    Robert Brandon Martinez Things I witnessed while waiting nearly two hours for Lil Wayne to perform at US Airways Center on Wednesday night: An impromptu routine by all of opener T-Pain's assortment of dancers, including two midgets, a fire-eating contortionist, two dudes with their faces painted lik ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2008

    Dec. 19 In Blogs: Shaq, Lil Wayne, Cove Trattoria and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 4, 2007

    Shoe and Tell

    Learn how to do 26.2 without croaking

  • News

    June 28, 2007

    Letters From the Issue of Thursday, June 28, 2007

    Learn how to do 26.2 without croaking

  • News

    June 14, 2007

    Snake on a Plane

    Continental Airlines had a cold-blooded killer on board but refused law enforcement's pleas to land

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2007

    And now for something completely different: ScrewLooseChange blogger Pat Curley on the BBC!

    Continental Airlines had a cold-blooded killer on board but refused law enforcement's pleas to land

  • Film

    February 8, 2007

    A Controlled Performance

    United 93’s Ben Sliney, as played by an actor who understood the role

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2004

    Wild Stallions

    "Part history lesson, part equestrian ballet"

  • News

    December 11, 2003

    Unfriendly Skies

    Frank Nickman was the perfect pilot-in-training. But some thought he was just another terrorist.

  • News

    October 16, 2003

    Jerry's World

    Jerry Colangelo and his pals have gobbled up the lion’s share of public development dollars. If downtown’s to be saved, City Hall’s got to share the wealth.

  • Dining

    September 11, 2003

    Fly-By Right

    Now that's food good enough to carry-on any flight

  • News

    November 14, 2002

    Have Gun, Won't Travel

    Bounty hunters with guns don't fly Southwest. And a brunette bombshell in Janet's ranks.

  • Calendar

    August 15, 2002

    Suburban Nightmare

    Anger Management Tour brings Slim Shady to Valley of the Sun

  • News

    June 27, 2002

    Large and In Charge

    Fat Arizonans, rest easy. Janet Napolitano will be your heavy.

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Tribute To A Band

    TNT

  • News

    April 5, 2001

    Nite Court

    Can the Phoenix Suns' experimental basketball program really turn cons into straight shooters?

  • Calendar

    September 28, 2000

    Kilt With Kindness

    A presentation of music from four great nations

  • News

    April 20, 2000

    Rimsza Job

    Skippy to Phoenix: "It's All Good"

  • Music

    March 30, 2000

    Austin, We Have a Problem!

    What happens when you cram too much music into one city and two pairs of eardrums? Nothing, if you move too fast to hear it all.

  • News

    November 25, 1999

    An Endowed Chair

    Senator John McCain's push for campaign-finance reform has helped make him a presidential contender. Donations from special interests that appear before his Senate Commerce Committee haven't hurt, either

  • Calendar

    July 22, 1999

    Chance of a Ghost

    Senator John McCain's push for campaign-finance reform has helped make him a presidential contender. Donations from special interests that appear before his Senate Commerce Committee haven't hurt, either

  • Dining

    December 31, 1998

    You've Got Meal

    Senator John McCain's push for campaign-finance reform has helped make him a presidential contender. Donations from special interests that appear before his Senate Commerce Committee haven't hurt, either

  • News

    July 9, 1998

    Bordering on Exploitation

    A couple hours from Phoenix, tens of thousands of Mexicans work on maquiladora assembly lines for $1 an hour, making the toys and tools of American convenience. Critics say the maquila system lets U.S. corporations maximize profits on the backs of Third W

  • Music

    June 4, 1998

    Forever Man

    At America West Arena, Eric Clapton's bloated ensemble proves too much of a good thing

  • News

    November 21, 1996

    My Dog Is Lost! Details at 10.

    Why you shouldn't own a dog that won't fit under the seat in front of you

  • News

    May 23, 1996

    Scrum of the Earth

    Tempe's Old Devils to play for national rugby championship

  • News

    March 14, 1996

    End of a Smear

    County Attorney Richard Romley thought he had parlayed a trivial investigation into the resignation of one of his chief political rivals. But Attorney General Grant Woods decided that his top assistant would not be sacrificed to prosecutorial overreaching

  • News

    February 9, 1995

    SIR CHARLES' GUIDE TO THE VALLEY'S WILD SIDE

    County Attorney Richard Romley thought he had parlayed a trivial investigation into the resignation of one of his chief political rivals. But Attorney General Grant Woods decided that his top assistant would not be sacrificed to prosecutorial overreaching

  • News

    March 3, 1993

    ARMS APPRECIATIONARTISTS FOLLOW THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME SPINE

    County Attorney Richard Romley thought he had parlayed a trivial investigation into the resignation of one of his chief political rivals. But Attorney General Grant Woods decided that his top assistant would not be sacrificed to prosecutorial overreaching

  • News

    February 3, 1993

    DESPERATELY SEEKING SUNDRIES

    NATIONAL SCAVENGER HUNT BECOMES AN OBSESSION

  • News

    May 6, 1992

    WHERE IS ARAZI?

    NATIONAL SCAVENGER HUNT BECOMES AN OBSESSION

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