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Delta to cut more flights in 2009

Published December 2, 2008, 10:34 am, CNN Money

Delta Air Lines said it plans to cut overall flight capacity by 6% to 8% next year due to "the global economic recession and weaker demand for air travel." As result, passengers can expect flights to be crowded and fare deals to be scarce.

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