71.   The stakes for European airlines are high.

72.   The small splits of Champagne served on European airlines have what seem to be traditional bulbous corks underneath their foil covering but are in fact plastic screw caps.

73.   The U.S. government assembled a quick bailout package for its biggest carriers, and European airlines have also benefited from government help.

74.   The Web site www.flyingwithkids.com says some European airlines do not allow car seats, while others permit only seats certified by their governments.

75.   The Swissair jet was registered in Switzerland and was not subject to U.S. orders, but officials said that most European airlines routinely adopt the FAA directives.

76.   This strategy is hugely expensive for BA, which explains why other European airlines have yet to imitate its aggressive tactics.

77.   This rekindled an old debate between European airlines and governments about why, every couple of years, there is an surge in delays.

78.   Two European airlines have decided to drop service to South Africa, another has ended its direct flights and yet another is expected to end all service here.

79.   With the European airline market opening, airlines such as easyJet Co. have taken the opportunity to offer no-frills flights for basement prices.

80.   Yet, labor costs at European airlines are still higher than at their U.S. competitors.