Companies' conduct in Venezuela called 'criminal'

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Venezuela's consumer protection agency is blaming both Bridgestone/Firestone Inc and Ford Motor Co for tire tread separation problems linked to at least 47 deaths in rollovers of Ford Explorer sport- utility vehicles. The agency considers the companies' conduct criminal for failing to inform the public of the tread separation problem when they first became aware of it. Samuel Ruh, head of the consumer agency, has already referred the case to prosecutors.

Legal issues & crime, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicles, Venezuela, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire L.L.C.

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Airlines pulling out of some small cities; Northwest Continental, Spirit to end some flights

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This article discusses the reductions in service to small cities by the major airlines. Some cities are losing all airline flights while others are reduced becoming one airline towns.

Scheduled Airlines, Scheduled Air Transportation, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Services discontinued, Brief Article, Continental Airlines Inc., Northwest Airlines Corp., NWAC, Spirit Airlines Inc.

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Even friendlier fares likely as airlines enhance fleets

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Lower fares could result in the proposed plans of airlines to outfit their fleets in 1999. Major airlines are planning to add more flights and more new planes to their operations in 1999 to better position themselves for competition. Airlines are also offering lower fares to lure travelers to take their services. According to industry observers, if this trend will continue among airlines, it could mean savings to travelers.

Services information, Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation, Scheduled Air Passenger Svc

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