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United, U.S. Airways talk merger
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Amy Scott and Bill Radke
Apr 8, 2010
Early reports indicate United Airlines and U.S. Airways are talking about joining forces. The merger of those two would create the second-biggest airline in the country. Bill Radke explores the move with Marketplace's Amy Scott.
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Ryanair mulls a fee for bathroom use
Apr 7, 2010
If you're flying Ryainair, you might want to brace yourself for a new fee. The budget carrier is considering a plan to charge for use of its lavatories on short flights. Brett Neely reports.
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Ryanair charging for in-flight toilet
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Apr 7, 2010
In a move the carrier is hoping will make flights more convenient -- and help their bottom line -- Ryanair is charging a pound per toilet use on short flights. Stephen Beard reports.
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Flying Spirit? Carry-ons may cost you.
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Apr 6, 2010
Florida-based, low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is going to start charging for some carry-on bags come August. Jeremy Hobson reports.
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Dreamliner closer to commercial release
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Mar 29, 2010
The success of a key engineering test over the weekend puts Boeing's 787 Dreamliner one step closer to entering commercial service. Which is promising, considering the carrier is three years behind schedule. Mitchell Hartman reports.
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BA cabin crews stay grounded
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Mar 22, 2010
British Airways flight attendants are on strike over pay and staffing levels, and there are disparaging opinions on the effect the strike is having on flights. Passengers can definitely expect delays. Stephen Beard reports.
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Labor dispute hurts BA's brand image
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Mar 19, 2010
A major industrial battle is brewing between Britain's biggest union and British Airways. Cabin crews are planning to strike, which means several flights are likely to be canceled. Stephen Beard reports.
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Checked bag fees lead to cabin chaos
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Mar 17, 2010
Passengers flying these days pay for things like meals, pillows and blankets, and of course to check a bag. But some in the airline industry say that last fee has led to some unintended consequences, and want Congress to step in. Rico Gagliano reports.
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Strike may halt U.S. to U.K. flights
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Mar 16, 2010
British Airways is preparing for a major strike by flight attendants, and many critical flights between the U.S. and the U.K. could be canceled. Stephen Beard reports.
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New tarmac rule may cost passengers
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Mar 11, 2010
A new rule from the Department of Transportation that goes into effect next month would slap airlines with huge fines if they keep passengers on the tarmac for more than three hours without giving them a chance to get off. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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