Linked to sedentary behavior, the condition - referred to as economy-class syndrome - can be fatal if the clot reaches the lungs, causing a blockage known as a pulmonary embolism. ❋ By ANAHAD O'CONNOR (2012)
Mr. Slosar said in June the airline plans to offer new economy-class seats on its aircraft as early as the third quarter. ❋ Jeffrey Ng (2011)
When European aerospace manufacturer European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. unveiled a futuristic design for a high-supersonic aircraft in June, it captured the imagination of economy-class travellers around the world. ❋ Michelle Price (2011)
US Airways also has a new zoned boarding process that it recently implemented, where elite-level customers get to board first, and economy-class passenger board later. ❋ Unknown (2011)
U.S. airlines now sell economy-class customers boxed snacks and shelf-stable meals costing between $6 and $12, a pursuit that is, at best, breakeven. ❋ Susan Carey (2011)
The original plan was to buy economy-class tickets, upgrade to business class with miles, and stop over in Singapore on the way. ❋ Unknown (2009)
If hypersonic travel is unlikely to change the lives of the lowly economy-class traveller, will it transform the long-haul business market? ❋ Michelle Price (2011)
The carrier unveiled plans to launch new long-haul economy-class cabins. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Cathay Pacific's long-haul economy-class cabins last underwent a retrofit in 2006 with the installation of seats that move forward when passengers recline to give them more space. ❋ Jeffrey Ng (2011)
She was one of the 100 passengers aboard Wednesday's flight who won a coveted economy-class seat through a lottery open to members of a frequent-flier program who also reside in Japan. ❋ Yoree Koh (2011)
Mr. Clegg's treatment has the best qualities of economy-class travel: It is brisk, efficient and unpretentious. ❋ Peter Pesic (2011)
Workers and passengers revolt eventually: Price-sensitive demand for economy-class seats has fallen 3.5% over the past five months, says IATA. ❋ Liam Denning (2011)
The additional miles we had to buy to make this possible cost a little more than one economy-class ticket, so we're flying business class for about half the price of economy (plus, of course, every single mile in both our accounts). ❋ Unknown (2009)
Cathay plans to launch new long-haul economy-class cabins, as it seeks to make its lower-end product more attractive. ❋ Unknown (2011)
ORLANDO Researchers have shown for the first time that a potent cholesterol-lowering drug, Crestor, reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis, or "economy-class syndrome," caused by potentially lethal blood clots that start in the veins and migrate to the lungs, sometimes after long flights. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Halik Rudianto was driving the first-class train early Saturday when it rammed an economy-class train at Petarukan, a coastal city in Central Java province. ❋ Patrick Barta (2010)
Athens Two lessons from the four-flight, 23-hour trip via Singapore and Istanbul to Athens: Old Greek ladies say "Opa!" a lot, and Singapore Airlines has the world's best economy-class food. ❋ Jeff Chu (2012)
During the long journeys to Asia, Latin America or Africa, he would sometimes show up in the economy-class section of the papal plane where our highly international press contingent was sitting. ❋ Andrew Nagorski (2011)
He was taken to the [hospital] after he [reported] [signs] of economy class syndrome. ❋ The Return Of Light Joker (2011)
