Here are some the most intriguing stories coming out of the airline and travel industries today:

• NY Times: Eventful Opening for ‘Capsule Hotel’ at London Airport - A bit of Japan comes to London as the city’s first capsule hotel opens in Gatwick Airport. Stranded passengers, business travelers, and those who fear square footage can now relax in style.
• Budget Travel Online: Containermania - If you caught my recent post, Knit 1 Purl 2, TSA Loves You, you know a little about the absurdity of the TSA’s rules regarding liquids and sharp objects (note: sharp objects are easier to get on board). In order to deal with TSA’s ongoing battle against water, some retailers have created containers specifically designed for use on airplanes.
• Daily Aviator: Travolta gets in the middle of legal dispute - Legal battles over a Florida runway might interfere with actor/pilot John Travolta’s flight plans. Can’t he just strut to his destination?
• Airline Biz: Speaking of Love Field and American Airlines - As Southwest takes advantage of changes in the good old Wright Amendment, American alters its carriers’ schedules out of Love Field.
• The Airline Hub: Passengers Aboard Flight to Australia Exposed to Polio Patient - Following on the heels of the air travel TB scare, a man who flew from Bangkok to Australia is diagnosed with Polio.
• The Perrin Post: Increase Your Comfort in Coach - Get tips on how to make international travel as painless as possible this summer.
• MSNBC: Pilot forgets to lower landing gear - The pilot of a small aircraft forgot to lower his landing gear when landing. Pilot chalks the mistake up to “pilot error.”