Delays
Apr 10 2008, AP

Boeing customers expressed disappointment but no surprise Thursday at the latest delay in delivery of the U.S. company’s flagship 787 jetliner _ and they want compensation.Some carriers said the delays would not affect their operations because they had...

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The Transportation Department’s Task Force to Develop Model Contingency Plans to Deal with Lengthy Airline On-Board Ground Delays, takes parts in meeting at the Transportation in Washington, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. From left are, Daniel A. Weiss,...