Investors eyeing the breathtaking drop in shares of the airline operator snapped up in- and out-of-the-money put options across multiple expiries.

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"We would encourage all passengers travelling today to check with their airline or tour operator for the latest up-to-date information on their flight, " she added.

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In San Diego, former airline-shuttle operator Conan Cott, the husband of U.S. Navy computer-systems and organization specialist Michele Cott, has been caring for the couple's 4-year-old twins since they were born.

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