AIRLINES

BRING A BOOK

US Airways last week said it will start removing in-flight entertainment systems on domestic flights in November to save about $10 million annually in fuel and other costs. Spokesman Phil Gee said the movie systems weigh about 500 pounds each, forcing planes to use more fuel. US Airways will cut the movie systems from about 200 aircraft. It will keep movies in its widebody aircraft for international flights and trips to Hawaii.

NEW YORK

RESTAURANT WEEK

NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2008 -- actually two weeks -- has been set for July 21-July 25 and July 28-Aug. 1. More than 200 restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe lunches for $24.07 and three-course prix-fixe dinners $35 excluding beverage, tax and gratuity. Among the restaurants on this year's menu: Eleven Madison Park, Mai House, Artisanal, Gramercy Tavern, maze by Gordon Ramsay, Le Cirque, City Hall, Fig & Olive, Park Avenue Summer and Tribeca Grill. For a complete list of restaurants, menus and to book a reservation, check out http://nycvisit.com /restaurantweek.

DRIVE TIME

WEST MEETS EAST

And while you're in the city, arrive in style with Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car, a West Coast staple in luxury travel, which opens its first East Coast office Tuesday in the heart of Manhattan. The rental fleet includes a purple Rolls Royce, a 1959 Cadillac convertible and an Aston Martin Vanquish. What the heck, you only live twice. More info at www.bhrentacar.com.

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