91.   European airlines are struggling to cope with a drop in traffic in the wake of the attacks and pressures to consolidate in the face of market deregulation.

92.   European airlines complained that they needed an extension of the aid to remain competitive with U.S. airlines, which have been granted a large aid package by Washington.

93.   European airlines, facing excessive insurance premiums, had asked for such relief for at least another six months.

94.   European airlines back both plans, arguing they are needed to help the industry recover from the recent slump.

95.   European airline representatives raised the insurance issue Thursday with European Union Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio in Brussels.

96.   European airlines are trying to develop their own mutual insurance scheme, but said more time was needed to work out the details.

97.   European airlines are worried they could be at a competitive disadvantage with their U.S. counterparts, who are set to receive a huge aid package from Washington.

98.   European airlines are worried they could be at a competitive disadvantage with their U.S. counterparts, which are set to receive a huge aid package from Washington.

99.   European airlines had warned last week that they may be forced to ground planes because insurance companies would no longer provide adequate coverage for acts of war and terrorism.

100.   European airlines seek government insurance guarantees claiming those on offer from private companies is too expensive.