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Planes Slowing Down to Save on Fuel Costs

Airlines save millions by adding extra minutes to flights

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted May 3, 2008 12:30 PM CDT

(Newser) – As airlines feel the pain of higher energy prices, planes are slowing down to save fuel, the AP reports. Southwest, for instance, will save $42 million by adding a few minutes to each flight this year, and passengers are unlikely to notice. But it’s... Read full story »

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