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Old 05-30-2007, 09:10 PM
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Default Summer Airline Woes

Next time I need to fly somewhere this summer, I'm going to find the biggest FedEx box and ship myself in it. No more passenger flights for me!

From Tripso:

The airline system in America is pushing the breaking point. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, airline delays are already at an all-time high. And with the crowded summer season approaching, the problems caused by full planes, limited crews, ground delays and lost luggage are only going to get worse. The root cause is the airlines' drive to improve profits. But what's good for investors in the short run -- high load factors and a lean workforce -- is bad for passengers and eventually will bite the investors in their financial rear ends.

Until then, travelers will need to practice defensive flying.

http://www.tripso.com/2007/05/woe.php
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