Air France-KLM Losses Grow and 4 Other Aviation Trends this Week

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This week in aviation, tensions between AirFrance and KLM heighten while Expedia reflects on its soon-to-expire agreement with United. Plus, we talk with AirAsia's CEO about upping ancillary revenue on its long-haul flights.

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Air France-KLM Losses Grow as Competition Intensifies: Competition is tough in Europe at the moment and Air France-KLM’s losses don’t look good but it is traditionally a weak quarter for airlines so things should get better during spring and summer. Expedia CEO: If United Doesn’t Talk Ne

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