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Low-Altitude Flights

Minnesota Public Radio's Elizabeth Stawicki reports on an effort by some airlines to fly their jets at lower altitudes to avoid congestion in the sky and ease flight delays. The move has some risks and drawbacks but it is helping cut the number of costly delays.

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