For now, however, airlines including American, Northwest and United have not followed suit and are sticking with the three-year rule.

Several airlines, including Northwest and Delta, said that Thursday would be the earliest their planes would fly.

Some airlines, including Northwest, provided smokers with hard candy or gum.

The increase has prompted furious cost reductions at several airlines, including Northwest.

Some airlines, including Northwest, have included flights to Mexico and the Caribbean in the sale.

Several other airlines, including Northwest and Continental, also reported solid financial gains for the third quarter.

Officials from some airlines, including Northwest, say more seats may open as the games near.

Nine major airlines were included in the questionnaire, including Delta and Northwest.

Most other carriers followed suit again, including Northwest.

The other leading airlines, including United and Northwest, quickly matched the fare.