Packed planes pose problems for travelers in crowded skies
Fort Worth Oklahoma traveler Allison Quate faced an 11 hour delay as flights filled to record levels. Federal data show planes are 81 percent full through eight months, driven by a strong economy, low fares, and growth of low-cost carriers. Airlines favor filling seats over expanding fleets to weather disruptions.
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Tech addicts seek balance between real and virtual life
In Tukwila Washington Mark Stiffler and other tech professionals join Spark Northwest workshops to cut dependence on the Internet and cell phones. The sessions mix low tech and high touch activities to expose how technology affects relationships and foster practical, shared solutions.
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Ford vows full line to meet higher fuel economy by 2020
Dearborn based Ford Motor Co aims to offer trucks and sport utility vehicles in 2020 that meet a 35 mpg combined fleet standard set by Congress. CEO Alan Mulally, who signed a four year UAW contract, pledged to improve fuel efficiency across all sizes despite the tougher rules. Ford notes no current 2008 lineup reaches the 2020 target, with hybrids like the Escape and Mercury Mariner at about 32 mpg and larger models such as the Expedition at 12 mpg city and 18 mpg highway.
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AT&T to end pay phone era by next year
AT&T plans to exit the pay phone business by year end, selling the network of about 65 000 devices to independent operators. Verizon plans no quit, as pay phones decline from 2.0 million in 1999 to about 1.0 million today with 1.7 billion calls annually from pay phones nationwide.
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Ohio gas prices dip amid mixed signals from oil markets
Ohio shoppers see regular gas average at 3.03 a gallon, down four cents from the week before Thanksgiving as oil prices ease. The drop contrasts with year ago costs, when the state average was about 2.29, reflecting broader market volatility and local tax differences.
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