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Air travel keeps descending to new lows

American Airlines says passenger seats on a third

Photo credit: Bloomberg News, 2011 | American Airlines says passenger seats on a third flight came loose during flight and it's continuing to inspect other jets with similar seating.

Ellis Henican

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Just when you thought air travel couldn't possibly get worse, American Airlines unveils a new onboard amenity that most fliers would just as soon avoid.

Loose seats.

Folks, this is basic stuff, bolting the seats to the aircraft floor! This isn't just another blinking yellow light in the cockpit!

What's next? Forgetting to close the door on take off ("Honey, does the air seem thin...

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