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THE RECESSION AND THE AMERICAN AIRLINE INDUSTRY

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Recent trips to the airport have left me in amazement at the seeming decline in airline provisions and the imposition of new fees on almost every service of value to travelers. Disheartening to say the least, what was once taken for granted can now ding you for a hefty chunk of your hard-earned money. With many airlines struggling to stay afloat, these fees are necessary in order to maintain their current level of service and implement new technologies that help them to remain competitive. Here is a handy guide to each airline’s pricing for additional services to help you know for what you are going to have to pay, before you buy your ticket.

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Source : http://www.billshrink.com

U.S. Trade Partners Around The Globe [Infographic]

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U.S. Trade Partners Around The Globe

The trade partnerships of the United States are a vital part of its economic prosperity and growth. Here are some of these trade relationships quantified in U.S. dollars, showing the amount of goods exchanged internationally throughout most of 2009.

Trade Partners That Have a Deficit of Goods Exchanged

The U.S. has a deficit of $21.2 billion in its trade with Mexico. The U.S. has a deficit of $6.1 billion in its trade with Russia. The U.S. has a deficit of $8.6 billion in its trade with Canada. The U.S. has a deficit of $6.6 billion in its trade with Italy. The U.S. has a deficit in its trade with Germany that represents $11.5 billion. The U.S. has a deficit of $103.1 billion in its trade with China. The U.S. has a deficit in its trade with Japan worth $18 billion. The U.S. has a deficit of $7.1 billion in its trade with Venezuela. The U.S. has a deficit in its trade with Ireland of $10.6 billion. The U.S. has a deficit of $4.6 billion in its trade with Nigeria.

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Source : http://www.visualeconomics.com