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Miles above the U.S. heartland, nearly half-way between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, one customer aboard United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) flight 942 from Los Angeles to Chicago this Saturday will reach a first-ever milestone: earning 10 million miles in flight.

In connection with the annual National Small Business Week, which runs today through May 20, American Airlines has released the results of a recent online survey of more than 2,600 employees of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The survey offers compelling insight into air travel trends of SMBs in the current economic environment.

American Airlines and American Eagle are partnering with the American Red Cross to provide aid to those affected by recent damaging weather. With more than half of the United States affected by a series of severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and wildfires, members of the American Airlines AAdvantage® program can support relief efforts by donating to the American Red Cross to help provide shelter, food and other assistance to victims.

SEATTLE — The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card was named "Best Loyalty Credit Card" in the Americas for the second year in a row at the Frequent Traveler Awards last night in New York. Based on votes cast by more than 1.3 million frequent fliers, these awards recognize the best airline, hotel and travel loyalty programs. Winners are determined based on the overall merits of each program as ranked by voters.

For many travelers, a long flight gone awry can immediately spoil the prospect of a pleasurable vacation or productive business trip.

Passengers from all over the world have made their feelings known - they like a Virgin not just for the very first time, but every time.