Airlines restore perks -- for some
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Carriers might be willing to irritate the masses crammed into coach, but they don't want to upset their higher-paying passengers.
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To save money, many air carriers are cutting back on the extras. Gone are the pillows and the blankets and the free bags of peanuts.
But while many fliers are getting the shaft, others are being bombarded with perks.
As reporter Nikki Tundel found out, first class and international passengers can now expect everything from chocolate truffles to on-board gambling.
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