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American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection (AP)

FILE - In this June 29, 2011 file photo, an American Airlines aircraft at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, in Grapevine, Texas. The parent companies of American Airlines and its regional affiliate American Eagle are filing for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)AP – American Airlines and its parent company filed for bankruptcy protection as they try to cut costs and unload massive debt built up by years of high fuel prices and labor struggles. There will be no impact on travelers for now.


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American Airlines parent seeks Ch. 11 protection (AP)

FILE - In this June 29, 2011 file photo, an American Airlines aircraft at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, in Grapevine, Texas. The parent companies of American Airlines and its regional affiliate American Eagle are filing for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)AP – American Airlines and its parent company are filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as they seek to cut costs and unload massive debt built up by years of high jet fuel prices and labor struggles.


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American Airlines files for Ch. 11 protection (AP)

FILE - In this June 6, 2011 file photo, an American Airlines aircraft at a Terminal D gate at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, in Grapevine, Texas. American Airlines and American Eagle's parent companies are filing for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)AP – The parent companies of American Airlines and its regional affiliate American Eagle are filing for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection.


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Spirit Airlines passengers face $34 in fees to  buy tickets online 

The no-frills airline advertises base fares as low as $9 but then charges passengers for everything from placing a carry-on bag in the overhead bin to having a glass of water onboard.

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Muslim woman slams Southwest Airlines with discrimination suit

A Muslim woman from California is suing Southwest Airlines for booting her off a plane because she claims a flight attended thought she heard her say “It’s a go” into her cell phone before takeoff.

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Airlines scrap thousands of flights as Irene hits (AP)

Travelers wait in line to board Amtrak's Northeast Regional train to Boston at Union Station in Washington, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)AP – Travelers across the country faced days of grief as thousands of flights were canceled Saturday because of Hurricane Irene.


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United Airlines: Computers coming back online (AP)

Stranded United Airline passengers wait at the United Airlines ticket counter at Denver International Airport Friday, June 17, 2011, in Denver, Co.  United Airlines is reporting computer problems that are affecting flights across the United States. On its Twitter page, United reported late Friday the computer outage was interrupting departures, airport processing and reservations. Attempts to access the airline's website are also being stymied. The computer problems apparently started a little after 7 p.m., resulting in long lines of passengers at check-in counters at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, one of United's largest hubs. United says it is attempting to resolve the issue. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)AP – United Airlines has announced to passengers in Denver that it’s preparing to resume service following a computer crash that grounded flights nationwide.


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