ATA started it and a whole bunch of air carriers joined in -- a $5.00 increase in the fuel surcharge tacked onto the price of a one-way fare. But three major airlines have decided it just won't fly. So American, United and US Airways have repealed the increase.

AD NUMBER: 2004-06-17 MANUFACTURER: BAE Systems SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-06-17 SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all BAE Systems(Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections for damage of the horizontal and vertical stabilizer attachment fittings, and corrective action if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct damage of the horizontal and vertical stabilizer attachment fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the horizontal and vertical stabilizers and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.