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Boeing says cracks in the skins of its older 737s have appeared sooner than expected. The aerospace company reported that the planes require detailed inspections of their skins after 30,000 flights -- not the 60,000 specified in earlier maintenance guidelines.

It seems airlines will stoop to anything in their pursuit of saving or making money. Long gone are the days of free food on bargain flights. Be prepared to pay to check even one bag. As if those skinflint ideas weren't enough, AirTran Airways (AAI) is placing ads on the backs of tray tables where...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has confirmed that it will bid for the assets of bankrupt carrier Frontier Airlines, scheduled to be sold in a court auction next month. Southwest's bid is said to be worth at least $113.6 million, placing it ahead of a $108.75 million bid placed by regional operator...