Russian Airline Alliance?

Russian news agency RIA Novosti is reporting that a 25% stake in number-two Russian airline S7 might be transferred to flag-carrier Aeroflot if the two airlines establish an alliance. If no alliance occurs, then the stake will be put up for auction.The government, which owns the 25% stake, has been trying to sell it as part of its privitization plan. Of course Aeroflot is pleased with the idea of holding a large stake in its biggest rival, which...

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The Smoker's Airline

Are you tired of the continual cutbacks and restrictions that almost every airline has implemented over the last few years? No meals in economy, or if you're on Northwest, no food at all... Less seatroom, no magazines, no pillows, no blankets... And for some people, the worst restriction is on that little habit that many take up that's called smoking. Smoking is understandably banned on all US flights and in most countries by now (Aeroflot bans smoking...

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