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airlines stories: 26 news summaries

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Air Travelers Will See 10% Flight Cuts by Fall

Airlines plan to ax 10% of flights, 100 cities

Jun 28, 08 6:20 AM CDT
(Newser) - Travelers will start to feel the full force of airline moves to grapple with rising fuel costs by Labor Day, as 10% of flights will be cut, a dip that will downsize the industry to post-9/11 levels, the New York Times reports. The reductions could push fares up by... More »

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United Airlines • American Airlines • flights • air travel • fuel costs • airlines

United, Continental Partner,
  But Won't Merge

Airlines will share international flights, coordinate domestic bookings

Jun 20, 08 5:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - United and Continental Airlines have forged a marketing alliance that will let them book each other’s seats, share miles and join international flights—but won't merge, reports the Wall Street Journal. The deal provides welcome cost savings in the face of surging fuel prices, but avoids the labor... More »

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airline industry • United Airlines • Continental Airlines • mergers • airlines

 Let the Carry-On Wars Begin 

Checked-bag fees will lead to a crush in the overhead bins

Jun 17, 08 4:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - With United, American, and US Airways all instituting charges for both first and second checked bags, a carry-on crunch is coming, the Wall Street Journal reminds us. Expect the baggage police to start heading off patrons flouting the cabin limit at security screenings. Airlines hope to to fight overcrowding in... More »

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cost cutting • US Airways • United Airlines • American Airlines • fees • fuel costs • baggage handling • airlines

 Airlines Forced
 to Front Cash for Fuel 

Can't afford to pay in advance for fuel

May 26, 08 9:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - Cash-strapped airlines are now being pressured to pay millions of dollars in advance for aviation fuel, reports the Times of London. Mandatory prepayment for fuel has become common in the US and is now moving to Europe as crude oil prices continue to rise and the solvency of the industry... More »

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American Airlines • credit • crude oil • oil companies • jet fuel • airlines • prepayment

 Bargain Airfares Still Out There 

Nine tips for finding a great deal in a tough market

May 21, 08 1:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Airfares are skyrocketing, but deals are still out there. The New York Times offers some pointers:
  1. Book directly with the airline.
  2. Sign up for private price cuts.
  3. Buy one ticket at a time.
  4. Make your computer do the work.
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travel • vacation • air travel • airline ticket prices • airlines

As Fuel Soars, Airlines Clip Regional Flights

Industry braces for slow summer with 2M fewer travelers predicted

May 21, 08 9:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - Soaring fuel prices have prompted airlines to cut service—sometimes completely—to some 400 cities nationwide as carriers look for ways to maximize load and cut costs, reports the New York Times. Airlines reduced flights in May by 22,900 from a year ago, a 3% decline, and discontinued service... More »

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airline industry • air travel • fuel costs • airlines

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