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EU backs down on airline carbon cap

Marketplace  Mon, 09/26/2011 - 14:15

In the first year, 85 percent of pollution licenses will be given away free to airlines. In 2013, freebies will be slashed to 83 percent.


 

Bucks: Monday Reading: How to Avoid Airline Fees

NYT > Your Money  Mon, 12/06/2010 - 09:43

Tips for avoiding airline fees, the latest on keeping tax cuts and other consumer-focused items from Monday's Times.


 

Tuesday Reading

NYT > Your Money  Tue, 02/16/2010 - 09:45

A requirement that stock and insurance brokers act in their customers' best interest, fighting back against an airline on Twitter and other consumer-focused items from Tuesday's Times.


 

Tuesday Reading

NYT > Your Money  Tue, 11/24/2009 - 09:36

How much to pay for laptop warranties, the details on holiday airline surcharges and other consumer-focused items from today's Times.


 

Airline fees take off in a big way

Marketplace  Fri, 09/25/2009 - 10:21

The last time you flew, you may have noticed you were opening up your wallet... a lot. Why? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.


 

Bad airline outlook good for consumers

Marketplace  Tue, 04/14/2009 - 11:24

With summer travel season right around the corner, Kai Ryssdal speaks with airline analyst Richard Aboulafia about how the carriers are doing and what it means for consumers.


 

Living With the Airline Bag Fee

NYT > Your Money  Mon, 12/22/2008 - 22:50

Despite the cries of protests when airlines started charging for checked luggage, it seems baggage fees are a change we can live with after all.


 

Southwest's hedging luck might be up

Marketplace  Thu, 07/24/2008 - 15:17

Southwest Airlines' secret to success has been hedging fuel while prices are low. But how much longer can the airline keep up their winning streak?

Dan Grech reports.