1.   And as more manufacturers enter the field big airlines will be able to cut volume discounts.

2.   As the big airlines adopt the policy, Congress has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to study whether all airlines should be required to carry more medical equipment.

3.   ATLANTA - As big airlines struggle with pared back schedules, AirTran Airways is sticking with its ambitious growth plans.

4.   Big airlines will spread extra costs over all their customers, she said, while small airlines do not have a huge customer base to do that with.

5.   Big airlines staved off the legislation by adopting voluntary guidelines, which vary slightly by carrier.

6.   Big airlines can withstand short-term shutdowns.

7.   Big airlines moved Friday to raise fares for the third time this year, emboldened by sky-high demand for seats and fearing a rebound in fuel prices.

8.   A run of good times for the industry, coupled with a wave of pilot retirements at big airlines, is driving the hiring boom.

9.   A similar stance has been taken by the Air Transport Association, a trade group for the big United States airlines.

10.   After slashing in-flight meals and snacks in recent years to reduce costs, there are signs big airlines are eyeing food service as a competitive tool.