The agency acknowledges there is no evidence that the grounded planes posed risks to passengers, though it says that doesn't give airlines the right to not follow specific procedures.

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We normally wouldn't touch airlines with a ten-foot pole, but the short-term technicals are positive, with the stock breaking higher out of a multi-month base, pulling back on light volume and accelerating higher again.

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You can also build an itinerary using discount airlines that don't link their fares with other airlines.

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