1.   American Airlines slashed fares Saturday and resumed flights to domestic and international destinations just hours after a strike by its pilots was averted.

2.   And the major airlines continued slashing fares.

3.   Fifteen years ago, he slashed fares by one third in a populist gesture that threatened to bankrupt the bus and subway system.

4.   If one airline has too much capacity, it will slash fares to fill up its planes.

5.   If the economy turns sour and travelers cut back, the carriers will have to slash fares to tempt them back on board.

6.   That would result in more flights a day and help the carrier pare costs and slash fares.

7.   Airlines have slashed fares to try to get their customers back.

8.   Cathay had to slash fares as demand for business-class and first-class travel slumped, prompting others to try to lure customers back with cheaper prices.

9.   Despite the downturn in the airline industry, no-frills carrier Ryanair said Thursday it is considering setting up a new hub as it slashes fares to attract passengers.

10.   In response, BA said it was slashing its fares on the Munich-Hamburg service.