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August 22, 2008
Spanair Keeps MD Planes

Spanair SA has no plans to ground its aging fleet of McDonnell Douglas planes after the deadliest aviation accident in Spain in two decades, General Director Marcus Hedblom said Thursday.

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August 21, 2008
Search for clues in Madrid crash

Accident investigators are to scour the wreckage of a plane that crashed at Madrid's Barajas airport, leaving 153 passengers dead.

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August 21, 2008
Airlines emerge from profit-killing oil slick

In early July, U.S. airline stocks were so battered you could buy one share each of five big airlines for less than the cost of checking a single bag.

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August 21, 2008
United Airlines to drop free snacks

It has come to this: Beginning Sept. 2, United Airlines will no longer hand out complimentary pretzels and cookies to economy class fliers across North America.

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August 21, 2008
US Airline Industry Faces Wave Of Post-Labor Day Job Cuts

The airline industry is set to suffer its biggest wave of job losses since 2001, as carriers prepare to shed tens of thousands of jobs.

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August 20, 2008
The New Mile High Club - Westin Hotels & Resorts and United Airlines Launch Heavenly Experience in The Sky

The partnership between Westin Hotels & Resorts and United Airlines marks the first time that hotel-branded bedding and amenities have taken to the sky on a U.S. airline.

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August 20, 2008
Jumbo jets become a rare treat

Soaring jet fuel bills are forcing more of the already endangered jumbo jets from U.S. domestic service.

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August 20, 2008
Airlines Revive Minimum Stays On Cheap Fares

Get ready for a wave of annoying airline rules requiring you to stay at your destination a minimum number of days or over a Saturday night -- if you want the cheapest tickets.

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August 19, 2008
Austrian Airlines Up for Sale

The Austrian government is to put up for sale its 43% holding in Austrian Airlines, the national carrier.

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August 19, 2008
Airlines push for homegrown jet fuel

With the price of oil still above $100 a barrel, everything from wood chips to chicken fat is being scrutinized as an alternative to traditional fuel.

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