Oil price surge unlikely to repeat past oil shocks
Washington notes oil hovers above 66 dollars a barrel with gas near 3 dollars a gallon. Economists say this demand-driven spike is less likely to trigger recession, as growth remains solid and consumer spending only modestly shrinks. GDP growth is seen around 3.7 percent this year, below 4.2 percent prior.
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US Airways bans pets from cargo holds in merger move
US Airways announces a policy ban on live animals in cargo holds as part of aligning with America West before a six week merger. Small on board pets stay allowed for a $100 fee. unaccompanied children 5 to 14 are barred from certain connections and medical oxygen sales end.
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