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Is the Airbus a lemon?

Two Airbus crashes in two months: Should we worry? Plus: Welcome to the Six Continent Club!
By Patrick Smith

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  • Thursday, July 9, 2009 07:30 PM

    6 Continents? Big whoop. How about not losing my bag?

    And then not cheerfully insisting that it is impossible to refund the $15 fee for services not rendered. Thanks, Delta.

    "This might sound crazy, but as citizens we occasionally need to take pride in our airlines."

    That doesn't just sound crazy, it is crazy. I'll take pride in our airlines when they earn it.

    (However, I am proud of their safety record over the last 8 years--simply amazing. And more amazing, considering the financial state of the legacy carriers)

    —Dave the Engineer Read Dave the Engineer's other letters

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