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Lead Stories: January 8, 2009

Friday’s Poll: Should Airlines Charge by Weight?

Posted June 27, 2008 at 01:00 PM by Martinique Haller

Section: Special Features

Her Active Life asked two writers to explore some of the intricacies of this possibility. It is not yet accepted by most major airlines, but they are considering it as a way to cut back on rising fuel costs. Some people decry that this is discrimination. Others shrugh their shoulders…

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Point - Counter Point: Airlines Charging by Weight

Posted June 27, 2008 at 12:01 PM by Martinique Haller

Section: Her Health, Body Image, Her News

The concept of charging people more money to fly based on how much they weigh is a heavy issue. In this article, Martinique Haller argues that there is no way this can…

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Point - Counter Point: Airlines Charging by Weight

Posted June 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Health, Her Story, Her News

The concept of charging people more money to fly based on how much they weigh is a heavy issue. In this article, Lindsay Hutton sides with their airlines and frames the idea…

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