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Ask the pilot: Finally, U.S. airlines are trying to make us more comfortable when we fly -- first class and business, anyway. Can they compete with the world's best?; By Patrick Smith Jul 21, 2006
Crash and burn: Deregulation led airlines to shaft their customers -- and then go out of business! But the airlines that emerge from bankruptcy probably won't be any better.; By Alex Marshall Apr 16, 2005
United's ESOP fable: Did employee stock ownership drive the airline into bankruptcy?; By Farhad Manjoo Dec 12, 2002
Ask the pilot: United isn't the first great airline to fall on hard times. Does anyone still remember Eastern? Or the glory days of Pan Am?; By Patrick Smith Dec 10, 2002
The air industry's worst nightmare: Just days ago, national security executives met secretly with airline CEOs to warn them that al-Qaida may be planning to fire shoulder-launched missiles at commercial jets in the U.S. There's virtually no defense.; By Paul J. Caffera Nov 22, 2002
The 9/11 lawsuits: A small but growing group of people who lost loved ones in the terror attacks are giving up federal compensation to sue airlines, airport security firms and the FAA.; By Kenneth Rapoza Jun 6, 2002
Sorry we ruined your vacation: After a summer of chaos, will United's apologies and free miles be enough to appease customers?; By Diane Seo Aug 18, 2000
Unfriendly skies: By Stephen Yafa; Aug 1, 2000
Unfriendly skies: Passengers who try to fly on United are ending up as casualties of a labor war between the airline's management and its "employee owners."; By Stephen Yafa Jul 28, 2000
Out of the Blue: Lies in the sky: An inside look at United Airlines' abysmal service.; By Elliott Neal Hester Jul 28, 2000
Scholar ship: Our travel expert digs up information on cheap flights for students, plus international phone cards and livening up that Florida-New York drive.; By Donald D. Groff Dec 9, 1999
This week in travel: Wanderlust's selective guide to travel-related news from across the globe; By Susanna Stromberg Jan 22, 1999
Online ticketing, Part 2: Online ticketing, Part 2: Jenn Shreve compares the features and bugs of the four main online travel services.; By Jenn Shreve Feb 2, 1998
I booked it online: Is online travel booking really the way of the future? Jenn Shreve assesses the advantages of online travel services.; By Jenn Shreve Jan 30, 1998
Sexism in the air?: Are U.S. airlines giving women second-class treatment in first class?; By Dawn Mackeen Dec 8, 1997

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