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Airlines Find Some Relief

Stock quotes in this article: NWAC , AMR , CAL , DAL , LUV , JBLU , UPS , FDX , AAI , AWA , UALAQ , UAIRQ  

At last, an airline industry attempt to offset high, profit-killing fuel prices with a fare hike is holding firm, providing welcome relief.

The increases, which started last week, have gained traction in part because Northwest Airlines (NWAC Quote) -- known as a spoiler in past fare-hike attempts -- helped initiate them this time around.

"They were led by Northwest, which is notorious for not wanting to raise fares in the past," said Helane Becker, airline analyst at The Benchmark Co., a New York-based brokerage. ...

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