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What else should I look for in an airline?

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Other factors to consider when choosing an airline include the age of the fleet. Generally speaking, the newer the planes, the more fuel efficient the technology. Several airlines, including KLM and Continental, have purchased planes with blended winglets (wingtips that turn upwards). This new design is said to cut fuel burn, which helps reduce both carbon and nitrogen dioxide emissions.

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