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Is American Air Travel on the Descent?

On the busiest week of the traveling season, we hear how the flying experience has changed as an industry with narrow profit margins struggles to meet public demand.

By Warren Olney • Nov 21, 2012 • 50m Listen

This morning's dense fog in Chicago is just one of the problems facing airline passengers as the busiest week of the traveling season gets underway. We hear how the flying experience has changed as an industry with narrow profit margins struggles to meet public demand. Also, an Israel-Hamas cease-fire, a college basketball scoring record even veterans just can't believe.

Banner image: People line up at LaGuardia airport in New York, November 19, 2012. Photo by Carlo Allegri/Reuters

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Evan George
Director of Content, News
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Senior Managing Editor
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Managing Producer, Greater LA

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To the Point

Is American Air Travel on the Descent?

On the busiest week of the traveling season, we hear how the flying experience has changed as an industry with narrow profit margins struggles to meet public demand.

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To the Point

Is American Air Travel on the Descent?

On the busiest week of the traveling season, we hear how the flying experience has changed as an industry with narrow profit margins struggles to meet public demand.

Share