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Will the Latest Airline Merger Mean Friendlier Skies?
The merger of United and Continental will leave the US with just four major airlines. Will the combined carriers stop losing money? Will they reduce passenger options and charge higher fares? Also, the FBI arrests a suspect in the attempted Times Square bombing, and the US Supreme Court and courthouse security.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenThe merger of United and Continental will leave the US with just four major airlines. Will the combined carriers stop losing money? Will they reduce passenger options and charge higher fares? Also, the FBI arrests a suspect in the attempted bombing of Times Square, and the US Supreme Court has closed its massive bronze doors to the entering public. They’ll still be used for exits.
Banner image: The new airlines will feature the Continental livery, logo and colors with the United name.
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3 storiesSuspect Arrested in Attempted Times Square Bombing
Just before midnight at New York's Kennedy Airport, the FBI arrested a suspect in Saturday's failed bombing attempt in Times Square. Attorney General Eric Holder says there is no question that Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad was involved in a " terrorist plot ."
Read the story14 minWill the United-Continental Merger Mean Friendlier Skies?
Two years ago, Continental Airlines backed away from merging with United. Last month, United began a flirtation with US Airways. Suddenly, Continental had a change of heart, and over the weekend completed what some airline experts are calling a shotgun wedding.
Read the story30 minSupreme Court: Use Side Entrance
No longer will Americans seeking justice in the highest court of the land climb the 45 marble steps to the US Supreme Court. The six-ton bronze front doors have been closed to entrants , although they will still be used by those leaving.
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