More Bad News for Airlines


	More Bad News for Airlines

Brian Wingfield

6-6-2008 8:04 AM

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airlines, continental, fuel

Brian Wingfield says:

Bring something to read at the airport this summer. It's going to get crowded.

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6-11-2008 10:38 AM

isenberg888

Better yet, avoid the airport. With shuttle fares of $100 just to get there and back, security hassles and smelly jam-packed airplanes, who needs it? Sorry, forgot the seat-back shoved in your face and standing in line to use a stinky bathroom.

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