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United Flight 471 crew reject ATC routing through a severe thunderstorm and are cleared to fly an alternative route：United Flight 471's crew rejected an ATC routing through the worst part of a severe thunderstorm while taxiing. United dispatch backed the crew, and they were ultimately cleared to fly an alternative route south of the storm. The incident is believed to have occurred on November 6, but the date has not been confirmed. United Flight 471

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Southwest Flight 557 crew dispute delays departure by 2 hours 24 minutes, one attendant reportedly resigns：On November 6, two Southwest flight attendants argued at the front of the fully boarded aircraft operating Flight 557 from Dallas Love Field to Kansas City. The flight initially faced a maintenance delay and then departed 2 hours 24 minutes late after Southwest had to arrange a replacement crew member. One of the attendants reportedly resigned afterward. Southwest Flight 557

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Aviation briefs: Lawsuits allege seven US airlines used shared data to coordinate fare hikes, and American Airlines restores Flagship Dining at LAX after six years：This roundup contains two independent items. Lawsuits allege seven US airlines shared a database to monitor fares, quickly match competitors' prices, and jointly raise ticket prices. Separately, American Airlines has restored Flagship Dining at Los Angeles International Airport after six years and expanded business-class access. Aviation briefs

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