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FAA stalemate costing US government millions

Global Politics

The federal government is losing nearly $30 million in uncollected airline ticket taxes every day due to FAA shutdown.

Japanese Airlines Ground Boeing 787 Fleets

Boeing Dreamliner Makes Emergency Landing in Japan

Development & Education

American Airlines Files For Bankruptcy

Following Emergency Landing, Southwest Cancels More Flights

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American Airlines Cuts Flight Attendant Jobs

Business, Economics and Jobs

American Airlines has announced plans to eliminate 921 flight attendant positions, six percent of the company’s in-flight service staff. For a closer look at the state of the nation’s airlines, The Takeaway speaks with USA Today reporter Charisse Jones.

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View from the little guy’s skies, The

Business, Economics and Jobs

American Airlines set off a new round of fare hikes over the weekend, increasing roundtrip domestic ticket prices by $20 because of rising fuel prices. Other carriers followed suit. As major airlines struggle, what can they learn from the little guys? The Takeaway talks to Dan Wolf, the founder, CEO and pilot of one of […]

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British Airways cabin crew strike to go ahead

Global Politics

A strike by British Airways cabin crew will go ahead after talks between the airline and the Unite union collapsed. Laura Lynch reports from London.

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