New York Times:
The nation's airlines are scrutinizing every step of their operations, from the tarmac to the sky, and from the nose to the tail of their planes, searching for new ways to cut their soaring fuel bills.
They are power-washing jet engines more often to get rid of grime, carrying less water for the bathroom faucets and toilets, and replacing passenger seats with lighter models.
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Doesn't this just make you want to run over to the nearest airport and hop on a plane?
"Airlines Seeking New Ways To Save On Fuel"
Shut off those fuel guzzling noisy things on the wings. What's the rush?
NATIONALIZE THE AMERICAN AIRLINES..
It is so simple and solves almost every problem why keep bailing them out for hundred s of billions..
Now some Republican conservative moron zombie will tell me the government can't run an airline..
Ever hear of the United States Air Force..the worlds best..
Nationalize the American Airlines and require all maintenance be done in America..which is not being done now..
Use inflatable seats filled with helium. No luggage. Pre-flight liposuction for those who are chonically overweight.
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First Posted: 06-10-08 08:47 PM | Updated: 06-18-08 05:12 AM