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Pilots Strike Halts Overseas Flights While U.S. Service Largely Continues
Striking pilots halted international air travel in a 24 hour move to curb hijacking. Domestic U.S. flights largely continued after a Supreme Court order. Eastern and Northeast faced massive cancellations, with revenues and passenger totals plunging. World Security Council discussed action but produced no immediate decision.
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International Federation of Airline Pilots
Ifalpa
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Ola Forsberg
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Miami
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