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In this revealing sneak peek from Flying Cheap, FRONTLINE correspondent Miles O’Brien provides a glimpse into the lives of regional airline pilots—from low pay and long hours to nights in cramped “crash pads.” Flying Cheap airs Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 9PM ET on PBS (check local listings). Watch extended video.
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