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Do we need 3-hour tarmac-delay legislation?

November 9, 2011

Here we go again! Another tarmac stranding incident — beware of outraged talking heads on TV

October 30, 2011

Airlines reap $1.5 billion in baggage fees and change fees in April, May and June

October 28, 2011

With international checked baggage on code-share flights, which airline’s rules apply?

October 26, 2011

Airline On-Time Performance Improves in July

October 6, 2011

Today’s state of airline taxation

October 4, 2011

Obama proposes new traveler security taxes. Don’t double (or triple) TSA’s funding, cut the organization back!

September 27, 2011

Consumer Travel Alliance files comments regarding airline slot swaps and ancillary fee data

September 15, 2011

Consumer groups spotlight airline greed and hidden fees

September 14, 2011

A decade later: Still 9/11′s unsung heroes, victims of airline impersonalization

September 9, 2011

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