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United Airlines orders 50 jets 

United Airlines is ordering 50 new airplanes the way some people ease into a cold lake. Toes first, and very slowly.

The deal...

Air traffic controllers asked pilots for answers 

After a Northwest Airlines plane flew past Minneapolis last month, air traffic controllers asked the pilots repeatedly for explanations about why...

Holiday airfares near 2008's but rising 

If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their...

Waiting for air fares to bottom out? Buy now -- they're starting to 

MINNEAPOLIS -- If you've been waiting for the lowest possible airfare for a trip this summer, it may be time to get off the fence. Fares have...

Airlines add new fees and 'online discounts' 

MINNEAPOLIS -- As if charging $15 to check a bag weren't enough, two airlines are asking for $5 more beginning this summer if you pay at the...

Satisfaction with airlines rises 

MINNEAPOLIS -- Airlines are doing a better job of taking care of the passengers they still have, according to a new study. Passenger...

Delta, United trim international flights 

MINNEAPOLIS -- Travelers who used to fly in the expensive seats up front are moving toward the back of the plane, if they fly at all, forcing...

Mechanics union won't fly at Delta 

The mechanics union that waged an unsuccessful strike against Northwest Airlines in 2005 is packing up its wrenches at Delta, Northwest's new...

Minneapolis lands Southwest with data, fish 

MINNEAPOLIS - Minneapolis airport chief Jeff Hamiel claims no special knowledge for luring Southwest Airlines to his town, but loads of data...

Delta CEO to get bonus 

MINNEAPOLIS -- Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson will get stock awards worth almost $13.6 million beginning next year for closing the carrier's...