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saving fuel
Why haven't they been doing this all along.
May 2, 2008 -- Drivers have long known slowing down on the highway means getting better gas mileage. Now airlines are trying it, too - adding a few minutes to flights to save millions on fuel.
Southwest Airlines started extending each flight 1 to 3 minutes about two months ago, and projects it will save $42 million in fuel this year.
"What we're doing is flying at a more consistent speed to save fuel," said Megan McCarthy, a United Airlines spokeswoman.
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Peppy
2011 BMW 335d
1988 Targa 3.4 
2001 Jetta TDI dead
1982 Chevette Diesel SOLD 
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