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Airline Passengers Get Stranded Again
Feds issue weak recommendations for flyers' rights

United Scraps Hike in Second Bag Fee
Airline will offer discount on first checked-bag fee

Delta Alters Fees to Conform to Northwest's
Both carriers adopt fees for checked bags as part of merger

Delta, Northwest Get Clearance to Merge
$2.6 billion consolidation creates world's largest airline

Feds Issue Travel Alert for Mexico
State Department warns of increased violence along border.

Labor Day Gas Prices Up a Penny
Gustav brings concern about supply, prices.

Average Airfare Rises 10 Percent In Second Quarter
Fuel costs push carriers to raise fees.

United Pilots Want CEO Fired
Union launches Web site detailing exec's bad performance.

TSA Suspends "Clear" Program After Laptop Theft
Computer containing passenger data stolen from airport.

Delta Adding Wi-Fi to All Flights
JetBlue charges for pillows, blankets.