Ask the pilot: Here's one way to exploit people's fear of flying: Tell them airlines are saving …

MSNBC.com was responsible for a splashy and alarmist story last week accusing airlines of unsafe fuel practices. According to reporters Alex Johnson and Grant Stinchfield, flights are routinely being dispatched with reduced fuel loads, resulting in potentially dangerous situations when these flights are hit with delays and holding patterns.

It is true that carriers are, in some situations,… » Full Story on Salon.com