101.   Years of record pilot hiring by big airlines has lowered the talent pool, forcing smaller carriers to use new means of finding qualified aviators.

102.   But independents like easyJet and Debonair say their fortunes hinge on whether they can compete with the low-cost subsidiaries of the big airlines.

103.   Negotiators for the two sides, and their big airlines, resume a new set of talks Wednesday in London.

104.   The three studies contend big airlines use frequent-flier bonuses, payments to travel agencies and exclusive corporate contracts to suppress competition.

105.   USAir has already sued British Airways over the proposed linkup with American, saying the big British airline broke the terms of their earlier code-sharing arrangement.

106.   USAir has already sued British Airways over the proposed link up with American, saying the big British airline broke the terms of their earlier code-sharing arrangement.

107.   All three of the big airline manufacturers have been hit hard by economic slowdowns and cut back on reduction.

108.   The Russian government named the former commander of the Soviet armed forces as general director of the big state airline Aeroflot on Friday, NTV television reported.

109.   Most big European airlines have experienced severe financial problems during the recession, with the notable exception of British Airways.