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Northwest Hikes Fares, Cuts Flights

Big carriers scurry to boost bottom line as small airlines go bust

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 4, 2008 2:38 AM CDT

(Newser) – Northwest Airlines is jacking up fares and fees and scaling back domestic operations, the Wall Street Journal reports. The airline, trying to deal with soaring fuel costs and a slowing economy without instituting pay cuts, also plans to freeze hiring. Northwest will keep adding international...   Read full story »

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