Airlines loosen ticket rules as war fears rise
American Airlines joins peers in relaxing rules for war or Level Red alerts. Changes waive the $100 fee for domestic and international tickets bought within 60 days of war or alert, with one free rebooking by Dec 31 2003. Analysts warn of industry recession and possible bankruptcies without labor concessions. AMR shares rise to 2.81.
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United Airlines bets on cheaper shuttle amid union fears
United Airlines plans a new low cost carrier code named Starfish to win back market share as unions push for better wages. CEO Glenn Tilton says there is no alternative and cites competition from Southwest and JetBlue while noting many doubt the plan’s viability given past shuttle failures and the need to cut costs.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb settles federal anticompetitive charges
The FTC said Bristol-Myers Squibb blocked cheaper generics for Taxol Platinol and BuSpar, costing cancer patients and others hundreds of millions. The firm avoided competition by patent manipulation and paid a rival $72.5 million not to introduce generics. Bristol agreed not to list patents after a generic firm signaled market entry. no fine was imposed. Penalties to be negotiated by states suing Bristol.
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Cash hoarding grows as market uncertainty boosts liquidity
Americans pile into cash and short term savings amid war fears and volatile markets. The Hess couple keep two to three years of living expenses in a cash board while stock funds see outflows and homes, bonds, and gold attract investor dollars.
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