AA/USAir merger

Weekend what we’re reading: Best US small towns, EU adds passenger rights, golden parachute questioned

by Charlie Leocha on March 23, 2013

This weekend we take a look at 20 great U.S. small towns to visit complied by Smithsonian Magazine; towns filled with culture, history and art. The European Union adds to their consumer-friendly rules when it comes to airline delays and cancellations. And the Department of Justice questions the permissibility of paying the outgoing AA CEO almost $20 million.

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Sunday musings: Leno spoofs merger, Florida’s illegal tourist drivers, redeeming miles gets very taxing

by Charlie Leocha on February 24, 2013

The Tonight Show leaves its audience and the announcer laughing with their spoof about the AA/USAir merger. Florida’s law creates a tsunami of illegal drivers. What will insurance companies do? Finally, we take a look at the amazing amount of taxes and airline-imposed fees being added to frequent flier tickets.

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