Lean cuisine: European airlines cut perks following U.S. carriers' lead, many drop free booze, meals; sandwiches 'keep for days.'
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Following the lead of their American counterparts, European airlines are cutting food services in order to keep costs and prices down. Snacks are replacing full free meals, and free alcoholic beverages are being discontinued. Some European airlines have also started charging for services like newspapers and large baggage check.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Duisenberg says EU prospects need to strive for Euro adoption
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European Central Bank President Wim Duisenberg said nations applying for membership to the European Union must meet currency union standards and be prepared to adopt the euro. Standards on inflation, interest rates, exchange-rate stability and public finances will be examined and no exceptions will be granted to new applicants.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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Luxembourg voters ratify European Union Constitution
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Luxembourg has voted 56.52 percent to 43.48 percent for the European Union Constitution. Luxembourg is the 13th European country to ratify the Charter although rejections of the Charter by France and the Netherlands have thrown the question of the sovereignity of the European Union into a landscape of gray.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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