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Issues persist in FAA's flight system
A Federal Aviation Administration computer glitch caused flight delays and cancellations. Hans Weber, owner of an aviation consulting firm, talks with Kai Ryssdal about what's going on with plans to update the system. (11/19/2009)
Flight delays, cancellations from glitch
A glitch in the Federal Aviation Administration computer program that tracks flight plans has caused widespread flight delays and cancellations. Steve Chiotakis talks to airline analyst David Field about the impact this is having. (11/19/2009)
What AA, Delta gain from a JAL alliance
Japan Airlines is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, and U.S. carriers American Airlines and Delta are each vying to save it. Jeremy Hobson explores the global benefits of partnering with an international carrier. (11/19/2009)
British Airways, Iberia agree to merge
British Airways and Spain's Iberia are merging to create the world's third-largest airline. Stephen Beard reports there are a few things to work out first. (11/13/2009)
Ryanair issues ultimatum to Boeing
Ryanair says it will drop ticket prices this winter, and cut ties with Boeing, unless the carrier gets a better deal on new planes. Stephen Beard reports. (11/02/2009)
Continental moves closer to United
Continental is leaving the SkyTeam partnership and joining Star Alliance, which is headed by United Airlines. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports on what that means for the airlines. (10/27/2009)
How to find lower holiday airfares
George Hobica of Airfarewatchdog.com discusses what to expect in airline fares for the upcoming holiday season. (10/23/2009)
Boeing posts big loss on plane charges
Jessup & Lamont Airline industry analyst Alex Hamilton talks with Stacey Vanek-Smith about why Boeing has reported a loss of more than $1.5 billion, and whether the Dreamliner will ever get off the ground. (10/21/2009)
India's domestic carriers face losses
India has been one of the fastest-growing markets for plane travel, but the airline industry there is now hurting. Raymond Thibodeaux reports. (10/15/2009)
European pilots protest increased hours
Hundreds of European airline pilots are protesting proposed EU rules that may increase working hours. Stephen Beard reports. (10/05/2009)
