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NAACP lifts travel advisory against American Airlines

By Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press

The NAACP is lifting its travel advisory against American Airlines, saying the company is making improvements that address worries about African-Americans being subject to discrimination or even unsafe conditions while flying.

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The NAACP issues travel advisory for American Airlines, warning black passengers of 'disturbing incidents'

By Joshua Barajas

The NAACP issued a travel advisory about American Airlines, warning African American passengers to "exercise caution" when using the airline for their air travel. The national organization cited several recent incidents of "alarming behavior" against African Americans to support its…

Airline scandals attract congressional scrutiny

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Senators from both parties said airlines must improve the way they treat their passenger, but they also said airline employees must be treated with respect. Lawmakers also revived talk of a congressionally imposed "Passenger Bill of Rights."…

Air rage is taking off around the world, say airlines

By Joan Lowy, Associated Press

Incidents of unruly passengers on planes are increasing, and more effective deterrents are needed to tackle the problem, a global airline trade group said Wednesday.

U.S. probe into airline collusion needs more than circumstantial evidence

By Scott Mayerowitz, Eric Tucker, David Koenig, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — As the Justice Department launches an investigation into possible collusion in the airline industry, experts say the government faces the burden of proving that carriers were deliberately signaling business decisions to each other.