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  • 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.

    NYT > Home Page 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.

    Cathay Pacific to Offer Premium Economy Jeffrey Ng 2011

  • The original plan was to buy economy-class tickets, upgrade to business class with miles, and stop over in Singapore on the way.

    Ozzy ozzy ozzy, oi oi oi! 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.

    Indonesia Arrests Engineer in Crash Patrick Barta 2010

  • 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).

    Ozzy ozzy ozzy, oi oi oi! 2009

  • 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.

    Statin Crestor lowers risk of deep-vein clots without bleeding 2009

  • The carrier unveiled plans to launch new long-haul economy-class cabins.

    The Power List 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.

    Cathay Pacific to Offer Premium Economy Jeffrey Ng 2011

  • 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.

    Around the World in Eight Days Jeff Chu 2012

  • The carrier unveiled plans to launch new long-haul economy-class cabins.

    The Power List 2012

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