Labor Day Weekend Travel, 9/11 Detainee Deal, Job Numbers
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🗓️ 1 September 2023
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| 0:00.0 | It's set to be one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, topping even the last |
| 0:07.0 | Labor Day weekend before the pandemic. |
| 0:09.2 | We'll airline strikes and the fallout from Hurricane Idali get make a mess. |
| 0:12.6 | I mean, Martinez, that is Michelle Martin and this is a first from NPR News. |
| 0:21.6 | Almost 22 years have passed since the 9-11 attacks, but there's been no trial. |
| 0:26.4 | For Mr. Al-Balucci, there is essentially no chance that there will be a plea deal |
| 0:30.1 | but Friday. |
| 0:31.1 | Despite the pessimism is a settlement still possible. |
| 0:34.2 | And August job numbers are out today. |
| 0:36.6 | Workers are quite confident in their ability to land better alternative jobs. |
| 0:41.7 | What's the latest on hiring trends and what could that spell for the wider economy? |
| 0:45.7 | Stay with us. |
| 0:46.7 | We'll give you the news you need to start your day. |
| 0:56.4 | This holiday weekend is expected to be one of the busiest travel periods of the year. |
| 1:05.2 | Yeah, tropical storm Adalia could create delays and earlier this week, American Airlines |
| 1:09.6 | flat attendance threatened to strike against the airliner unless it met pay and benefit demands. |
| 1:14.3 | So what does this mean for your travel plans? |
| 1:16.2 | David Koneck, Airlines reporter for the Associated Press has some answers and is with us now |
| 1:20.4 | good morning, David. |
| 1:21.4 | Hi, Michelle. |
| 1:22.4 | Good morning. |
| 1:23.4 | So what can travelers expect this weekend? |
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