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August 31, 2004

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After Slow Image Makeover, Russian Airline Industry Faces Specter of Terrorism After Crashes. Soviet air travel, the phrase evokes stomach-churning journeys on rattling aircraft, surly service and rubber sandwiches. But since the Soviet Union collapsed, Russia has endeavored to overhaul the industry's sorrowful image. Those efforts now face a new challenge after last week's crashes of two airliners, apparently brought down by terrorists.

Northwest to Impose Fees to Tickets Not Booked on Its Web Sites; United Adding Award Ticket Fees. Northwest Airlines Corp. plans to begin charging customers and travel agents extra fees for domestic tickets that are not booked through the airline's Web sites.

The airline said the new fees will lower the airline's cost of selling all tickets to about $5, or the same as it now spends selling them through the Web sites, http://www.nwa.com and http://www.worldagentdirect.com

American Airlines Enhances Web Site to provide easier navigation and enable customers to Join Admirals Club Online. Continuing its commitment to give customers what they value, American Airlines has added "shopping" tabs to its Web site, http://www.aa.com, to make it easier for customers to quickly locate what they're looking for online.

Southwest Airlines Helps Customers Get to Their Favorite Destinations; Airline Offers New Daily Nonstop Flights Nationwide. Chief Executive Officer, Gary Kelly, announces plans to enhance existing nonstop flights in several Southwest Airlines markets. On October 31, the airline will add new nonstop flights in the following cities: Chicago Midway, Los Angeles, Oakland, Orlando, Sacramento, and Tampa Bay. To take advantage of this new Southwest service and great low fares, visit http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?src=PR_NS_093004

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