Airline fuel cuts concern pilots; Complaints cite risk of diversions
airportbusiness.com     May 16, 2008            

WASHINGTON -- Airlines have reduced the amount of spare fuel on airplanes in a money-saving effort that is raising concerns among some pilots and a government watchdog. Less fuel on planes increases the likelihood of diverted flights because planes can't circle for as long over airports when a... [read full story]                    


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