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Bagging new revenue: AIRSICKNESS BAGS WILL SOON BECOME THE NEXT ADVERTISING MEDIUM AS AIRLINES EXPLORE NEW WAYS TO BOOST REVENUE.
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Miami Herald (Miami, Florida)
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July 16, 2006
| COPYRIGHT 2006 The Miami Herald. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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Byline: Ina Paiva Cordle
Jul. 16--Next time you frantically grab an airsickness bag in-flight, you may be greeted with a surprise -- an advertisement. And that pillow or blanket you used to take for granted? Get ready to pull out your wallet. US Airways, which already is putting ads on tray tables and napkins, is turning to airsickness bags as its next advertising canvas, starting in September. Spirit Airlines is considering charging for pillows and blankets, whi...
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