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The first phase is finished in the US Department of Transportation's investigation of the stranding of Continental Express passengers on August 8th. Early findings indicate that Mesaba Airlines officials are to blame for the travelers not being allowed to disembark.

“We have determined that the Express Jet crew was not at fault. In fact, the flight crew repeatedly tried to get permission to deplane the passengers at the airport or obtain a bus for them,” Secretary LaHood said. more ›

We haven't had a good story about a Houston-related airplane disturbance since everyone's favorite co-pastor pitched a fit and got thrown off a Continental flight a year and a half ago — but Wednesday night, someone else made a stink and forced a Houston-bound Continental Express plane to make an unscheduled landing. more ›

Good morning, Houston. Thanks to everyone who joined us at Kay's last night for the happy hour — and those of you who missed it, we expect to see you next time. Now, go read some news, Our head hurts. >> Turns out it wasn't a foolproof plan after all: Police are on the lookout for Continental Express flight attendant Vivian Fragoza and her husband after Fragoza allegedly used Continental "buddy miles" to fly... more ›

There was some drama at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Tuesday afternoon when a Continental Express jet had to make an emergency landing after blowing two tires on takeoff. The Embraer 145, which was carrying 45 passengers and three crew members, circled the airport for nearly two hours as officials tried to figure out what to do. more ›