Branson dropped out of school at 15, but by 16 he had his own magazine, and by 21 he had opened his first business 鈥� Virgin Records. Today, he's the head of a global business empire. In Like a Virgin, Branson shares the story of his success.

That's not to say airlines want more regulation, CEO Richard Anderson said. But they do want a policy that does such things as improve and modernize the air traffic control system.

For years, professional cello player Lynn Harrell has been buying an extra seat for his cello. The instrument has collected Dela Airlines SkyMiles. Now Delta says that's a violation of policy, and sent a letter terminating his frequent flyer membership. Harrell says he'll fly other airlines with a seatmate listed as Mr. Cello.