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U.S. airlines’ on-time performance and baggage handling improved in September, though the carriers overall posted a higher rate of domestic cancellations compared to the same month a year ago, the Transportation Department said Friday.
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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,...
