Airline prepares for strike fallout

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US Airways is preparing for a strike that might result if it fails to reach an agreement with the Assn of Flight Attendants. US Airways has already lined up a $500 million credit in addition to the $870 million that it has had on hand since Jan 1, 2000. If US Airways does not get a contract from the organization by the deadline, it vows to shut down its operations. On the other hand, the union also promises to go on walkouts if it does not get a contract by deadline.

Personnel administration, US Airways Inc.

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Southwest continues Northeast expansion

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Discount carrier Southwest Airlines continues its expansion in the Northeast by providing service in Buffalo, NY, with 10 flights a day. Citites have been clamoring for Southwest Airlines' services due to its low fares which average $79 one way. Its costs are kept down via no-frills service, frequent flights and the use of Boeing 737 planes only. Southwest has made an order for over 50 of Boeing's new 737s which may be the airline's largest aircraft order.

Facilities & equipment, Southwest Airlines Co.

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High fuel costs push several airlines closer to brink

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Two start-up airlines are blaming soaring fuel prices for their financial woes. Legend Airlines has been granted bankruptcy court approval on Dec 7, 2000 for a preliminary reorganization plan after grounding is planes in the weekend. National Airlines also filed for reorganization on Dec 6 but promised to continue its 27 daily flights. Analysts believe that there could be more casualties driven by the dramatic jump in fuel prices in 2000.

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