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  • MOSCOW, March 26- Russian Internet hotel booking service, Ostrovok.ru, has secured $25 million in investments from a group of partners, including a co-founder of internet group Mail.Ru, in what could be the biggest such deal in Russia's online travel industry.

  • Orbitz CEO on International Growth & Mobile  Tuesday, 26 Mar 2013 | 4:45 PM ET

    Orbitz Worldwide CEO Barney Harford discusses how his company is positioned as airline stocks soar, and the economy improves. "We've seen substantial diversification of our international business over the last 4-5 years," he says.

  • Amazing Supercar Experiences Tuesday, 26 Mar 2013 | 4:13 PM ET

    For a fraction of the cost of buying a supercar, laymen drivers can drive a Ferrari on a closed course for a few laps. This experience is sold by businesses and manufacturers, and even though it’s over quickly, it’s exhilarating and unforgettable.

  • First Voice-Activated Flight Search App Unveiled Tuesday, 26 Mar 2013 | 1:49 PM ET
    CheapAir's voice activated flight search app.

    CheapAir.com released the first-ever app allowing users to search for flights by simply speaking their request into an iPhone or iPad.

  • Dreamliner Takes To Sky in First Flight Check Monday, 25 Mar 2013 | 5:19 PM ET
    Boeing's 787 on its test flight

    A Boeing 787 Dreamliner took to the sky on Monday in the first of two flights aimed at showing that the plane's new lithium-ion battery system meets regulatory safety standards.

  • What’s Behind Facebook’s Slide? Tuesday, 26 Mar 2013 | 10:21 AM ET

    Facebook shares are down 20 percent since hitting a six-month high in January partly on concerns Facebook ads have shifted from social to "spammy."

  • FAA May Allow Tablet Use During Flights: Report Monday, 25 Mar 2013 | 10:52 AM ET

    The FAA may announce by year's end relaxed rules, allowing use of tablets and reading devices during takeoff and landing, the New York Times reports.

  • Cutbacks in the Skies May Close Some Airports  Friday, 22 Mar 2013 | 11:53 AM ET

    The FAA releases its final list of air traffic control towers that will lose funding due to sequester cuts, reports CNBC's Hampton Pearson.

  • DreamWorks Under Pressure With 'The Croods' Friday, 22 Mar 2013 | 12:52 PM ET

    The pressure is on for DreamWorks this weekend to have a big hit with the release of "The Croods."

  • Now Boarding Sooner: Fliers Without Carry-Ons Friday, 22 Mar 2013 | 1:59 PM ET

    American is testing a new boarding procedure, allowing fliers without large carry-ons to board early. But is this a way to get passengers to pay checked bag fees?

  • A Southwest Airlines Co. plane stands between two AirTran Airways Inc. planes at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

    Finally! Nearly two years after Southwest and AirTran merged, travelers can now buy a single ticket that contains flights on both airlines.

  • What's Social Buzz Worth? Twitter & Coke Weigh In Wednesday, 20 Mar 2013 | 2:18 PM ET

    Nielsen and its SocialGuide division just released a report showing a direct correlation between Twitter and TV ratings, which could heavily influence media strategy, and ad buying on Twitter.

  • Why Airlines Are Targeting Wealthy Flyers  Wednesday, 20 Mar 2013 | 11:42 AM ET

    CNBC's Phil LeBeau explains why airlines are pulling out all the stops to win over higher paying travelers.

  • American's Map Tool for Fliers: Cool But Users Beware Wednesday, 20 Mar 2013 | 1:46 PM ET
    American Airlines unveils a new logo and exterior for its planes.

    American has launched a new tool allowing frequent fliers to search for available award seats on a real-time map. But the nifty online feature comes with risks.

  • ANA Wants Cash, Not Discounts, for 787 Grounding Tuesday, 19 Mar 2013 | 11:37 PM ET
    Boeing's 787 on its test flight

    All Nippon Airways, the biggest customer for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, wants the planemaker to compensate it in cash, rather than discounts on future purchases, for losses racked up since the aircraft was grounded worldwide in mid-January.

  • Ryanair CEO: Boeing 787 Problems 'Regulatory Crap' Tuesday, 19 Mar 2013 | 10:32 AM ET

    Despite "unfair commentary" on the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing makes great aircraft, Ryanair CEO told CNBC, following the purchase of $15.6 billion worth of new Boeing jets.

  • United Airlines "Lie-Flat BusinessFirst Seats".

    United's premium service flights out of JFK recently got an upgrade, joining other carriers that are offering upgraded amenities on popular routes.

  • Streaming Music: The New Internet Battleground Monday, 18 Mar 2013 | 5:44 PM ET

    The music industry at the center for the battle for consumers—Twitter, Apple, and Google's YouTube all are reportedly working on streaming music services, joining the likes of Pandora and even Microsoft.

  • Hotel Rewards Points: Getting Less Rewarding? Monday, 18 Mar 2013 | 12:17 PM ET

    If you've been hoarding hotel rewards points, now might be the time to use them. Several hotel chains are making big changes.

  • Airbus Grabs Huge Order From Boeing Customer Monday, 18 Mar 2013 | 12:15 PM ET
    Lion Air

    Airbus has landed the largest order of the year, and one of the largest of all-time, with a book value of almost $24 billion. The European plane maker will sell 234 of its A320 planes to Lion Air out of Indonesia.

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