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War Adds to Airlines' Post-Sept. 11 Misery The war in Iraq hits U.S. passenger airlines hard, with many Americans reluctant to fly. Several commercial carriers, including Northwest Airlines, announce layoffs and service cutbacks. NPR's John Ydstie reports.
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War Adds to Airlines' Post-Sept. 11 Misery

The war in Iraq hits U.S. passenger airlines hard, with many Americans reluctant to fly. Several commercial carriers, including Northwest Airlines, announce layoffs and service cutbacks. NPR's John Ydstie reports.