Airlines cashing in on computers for Thanksgiving overbookings
Airlines nationwide expect solid Thanksgiving travel with reservations ahead of last year but warn results hinge on no shows. Airlines use computer models to estimate no show rates, with some carriers paying double the ticket if bumped and others cautious about overbooking.
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Gasoline prices slide for Thanksgiving survey says
The AAA reports motorists will pay about 1.30 a gallon nationwide for Thanksgiving, 6 cents less than last year, with 11 percent of stations offering cash discounts. Four major oil firms cut prices for cash buyers and one eliminated credit cards. Self serve saves 12.2 cents per gallon vs full service, New Jersey averaged 1.22 and Nevada 1.40.
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