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Flying the friendlier skies?

Broadcast: Midmorning, 06/05/2006, 10:06 a.m.

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Summer airline travel may be much more hassle-filled than usual, thanks to fewer security screeners and reduced flights.

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  • Edward Hasbrouk: Author of "The Practical Nomad: How to Travel Around the World", and of a Web site of travel tips and advice.
  • Tim Winship: Travel expert and publisher of FrequentFlier.com.
  • George Novak: Consultant on airline restructuring for Innova Aviation Consulting. He teaches avaiation law at the Aviation Institute at George Washington University and is a former attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration.

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