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Budget Airlines Seek $2.5 Billion Relief as Fuel Costs Surge
Budget airlines seek $2.5 billion in relief as rising fuel costs strain margins and threaten sector stability.
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Budget airlines seek $2.5 billion in relief as rising fuel costs strain margins and threaten sector stability.
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