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Who's Minding the Twitter? Big Companies' Most Painful Mis-Tweets

Businesses love how Twitter lets them connect in a personal way with customers. But because of tweeting's casual and irreverent style, some companies get lulled into a false sense of intimacy -- right up until a poorly thought out tweet gets them into serious hot water.

Virgin America Ascends Higher Than Fly Girls

The reality TV show about Virgin America flight attendants has been panned, but the opposite is the case for the plucky airline. It's on a roll with new routes and other plans in the works. CEO David Cush gives DailyFinance the lowdown.

Will a United Airlines and US Airways Merger Fly?

US Airways and United Airlines are discussing a possible merger, according to The New York Times's DealBook. Investors are flying high, driving up both airlines' shares. But will complicated pilot contracts keep the combination grounded -- again?