AP sources: FAA eyes hefty fines for American
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Aviation Administration is close to wrapping up a two-year investigation of safety violations at American Airlines that could result in one of the largest fines in the agency's history, according to government and industry officials familiar with the investigation....

Southwest launches 3-day fare sale
DALLAS (AP) -- Southwest Airlines Co. is offering a sale geared toward leisure travelers who want to make short trips this spring....

American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets
DALLAS (AP) -- If you want a pillow and blanket in coach on American Airlines, it's going to cost you....

Sinatra, Martin to receive stars in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Sin City is paying homage to iconic singers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin by giving them each a place on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars....

OSI Systems deploys body scanners in 2 UK airports
HAWTHORNE, Calif. (AP) -- OSI Systems Inc. said Tuesday that two U.K. airports - Heathrow and Manchester International - have installed its advanced body scanners....

DOT: Delta, US Airways can swap slots
ATLANTA (AP) -- The government says Delta Air Lines and US Airways can swap takeoff and landing slots at airports in New York and Washington, but there's a catch: They must sell some of the slots to protect competition....

British Airways' OpenSkies to fly D.C. to Paris
NEW YORK (AP) -- OpenSkies, British Airways' all-business class airline, said Tuesday it is launching a new route between Washington D.C. and Paris....

Seattle Art Museum lands major Picasso exhibit
SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle Art Museum has landed a major exhibition of Pablo Picasso's work....

Italy minister defends boost for McDonald's burger
ROME (AP) -- Italy's agriculture minister defended his sponsorship of McDonald's new all-Italian burger Monday amid criticism that he is selling out to a multinational corporation and sacrificing Italy's culinary reputation in the process....

SC ports to unveil concept for cruise terminal
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- After months of meetings and planning, a South Carolina agency is unveiling a concept for a new cruise terminal to serve the state....