What's Up With Air Travel?

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Deregulation has brought no-frills airlines everyone could afford, and the big carriers have cut prices and service just to stay in business. Now, there's no leg-space, no elbow-room and no place for carry-on luggage. The food's no good and attendants don't have time to serve it before you land. Adding to passenger outrage, there were more flight delays last month than ever before, and complaints to the Department of Transportation are at an all time high. With vacation season in full swing, this month could be the worst yet. Airlines, traffic controllers, airport managers and federal regulators are blaming each other-and a spate of especially bad weather. Is there any relief in sight?
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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producer:

Frances Anderton