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Knowledge@Wharton February 12, 2003	A Sweet Song? Delta Aims at the Low-Fare Market With a new staff and new attitude, Delta is hoping to break into the burgeoning low-fare air travel market to an extent that United, American and Continental haven't been able to achieve.
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Knowledge@Wharton April 23, 2003	What Makes Southwest Airlines Fly How does Southwest Airlines keep making money? After all, the airline industry overall is in a shambles. The secret to its success, said Southwest chairman Herb Kelleher during a talk at Wharton April 22, is available for anyone, including its competitors, to see.
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InsideFlyer October 2004	Riding Out the Storm Several strategies that will help you protect your frequent flyer miles against bankruptcies, buyouts and blowhards.
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