United slashes fares, waives fuel charge

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United Airlines has launched substantial price discounts, as much as 55% and relinquished new fuel surcharges on the discounted fares. United said the discounts supplement frequent-flier miles and other inducements given to fliers who have been displeased with the airline because of its continuing delays and flight cancellations. Discounts of 15% to 25% on international fares were given while the biggest discounts were provided on domestic flights.

United Air Lines Inc.

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Start-ups use strategy to attract business travelers; Vanguard: new CEO's hopes rest on new jets, more routes

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Vanguard Airlines Inc is revising its strategies to compete effectively in attracting business travelers. The strategies include the arrangement of a $7.5 million investment; introduction on Oct 1, 2000 of non-stop flights between La Guardia Airport in New York, NY, and Pittsburgh International Airport; projecting itself as a 'value-oriented' airline; focusing on a reliable service; and replacing its fleet of Boeing 737-200 planes by purchasing new jets.

Vanguard Airlines Inc.

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Northwest, flight attendants land agreement

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Northwest Airlines Inc and its 11,000-member flight attendants union have agreed on a new five-year contract. The union would have asked federal mediators to announce an impasse that would have led to a possible strike. Under the contract, attendants would receive an immediate 13.9% pay hike and an additional 11% for the rest of the contract. Union members are required to approve the contract before implementation.

Labor force information, Northwest Airlines Inc.

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