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Dec 28, 2022

The struggles continue for Southwest Airlines

The airline is still canceling or delaying thousands of flights after other airlines have bounced back from the holiday rush. What’s going on? Elsewhere, federal money to help address COVID is running out. In France, another level has been reached for aviation fuel.

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The struggles continue for Southwest Airlines — Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

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Federal funds for COVID testing and vaccines are running low
by Samantha Fields
Spencer Platt/Getty Images
The White House has been asking Congress to allocate more funds, but that hasn’t happened.
French entrepreneurs look to agriculture and forestry for the future of aviation fuel
by John Laurenson
Thierry Zoccolan/AFP via Getty Images
One company says it can make sustainable aviation fuel using beets, sugar cane and forestry waste.

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The struggles continue for Southwest Airlines

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Segments From This Episode

Federal funds for COVID testing and vaccines are running low

French entrepreneurs look to agriculture and forestry for the future of aviation fuel

The Team