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Open Skies Deal Brings More Flights to U.S.

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Watch this video about air traffic and airports on HowStuffWorks. European Union (EU) transport ministers unanimously backed a landmark agreement with the United States to open transatlantic air travel to more competition. The pact will allow any EU airline to fly from any EU city to anywhere in the United States and vice versa. See how airports and air travel works in this news video from Reuters.

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