The destruction of the World Trade Center in New York is taking its toll on US airlines.

纽约世贸中心的破坏正对美国航线产生糟糕的影响。

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Two US airlines, United and Continental, have announced their merger in a deal that will create the world's largest airline.

美国两家航空公司，美联航和大陆航空公司宣布了他们的合并协议，这将产生世界最大的航空公司。

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Several US airlines have a policy of charging obese passengers for two seats if they cannot be accommodated on a full flight.

多家美国航空公司有政策规定，对因肥胖而无法乘坐满舱航班的乘客收取双倍票价。

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The directive only applies to US airlines, but other regulators are now expected to follow suit.

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While most US airlines voluntarily assist affected passengers, compensation is arbitrary and varies from airline to airline.

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European carriers can only own 25% of US airlines at present, while US carriers can take 49.9% stakes in their European competitors.

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