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Open Skies outlook grows cloudy
Stephen Beard Sep 1, 2007
The transportation department has nixed a plan to give foreign investors more influence over domestic airlines — a move that could wipe out EU interest in the so-called Open Skies treaty. Stephen Beard reports.
Airports want to raise fees
Steve Tripoli Sep 1, 2007
Many of the agencies that run America's airports are pressing to charge airlines higher landing and terminal fees — but passengers may be the ones footing the bill. Steve Tripoli reports.
Investors banking on friendlier economic skies
John Dimsdale Sep 1, 2007
A private investment firm has offered to buy Qantas Airways for close to $10 billion. John Dimsdale looks at why they're keen to invest in the airline, given the industry's reputation as a money drain.
Perception of security
Bob Moon Sep 1, 2007
Thousands of Americans will have items confiscated from their carry-on luggage this holiday weekend. Bob Moon checks into how the TSA identifies which items it considers a threat.
We're paying more for holiday travel
Amy Scott Sep 1, 2007
The plane tickets, the hotel, gasoline — getting to Grandma's house is more expensive than ever this year. Amy Scott breaks it down.
An airline bid down under
Sep 1, 2007
Two investment firms have teamed to make an $8.5 billion offer for Australia's Qantas Airways.
Sloan Sessions: US Air's play for Delta
Scott Jagow Sep 1, 2007
Host Scott Jagow and Newsweek's Allan Sloan discuss US Airways' hostile takeover bid for Delta Air — and what the outcome will mean to passengers.
Holiday travelers, take a deep breath
Hilary Wicai Sep 1, 2007
It's the perfect recipe for Thanksgiving travel madness: packed planes, confusing security rules and lots of novice travelers. Hillary Wicai reports.
US Air launches hostile takeover
Amy Scott Sep 1, 2007
Delta has said repeatedly that it's not for sale, but that's not dissuading US Airways — and the company has good reason to pursue the merger now, Amy Scott reports.
US Airways wants Delta
Scott Jagow Sep 1, 2007
News of a major buyout offer in the airline industry this morning: US Airways has offered $8 billion for Delta.
