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The business impact on this airline backlash

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00 (00Environmental activists have targeted the airline industry with wrath. At a recent rally in 00 where activists 00handcuffed00 themselves 01font00to02font00 the front steps of easyGroup’s headquarters, one protester declared,01font00 02font00“00Binge00 flying cannot continue!”02br
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00The business impact on this airline backlas00h has, so far, been minimal. 00EasyJet recently reported a 56% increase in annual profits and Ryanair boasted a 39% increase for its half-year ending on Sept. 30. )02br
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001.What does "handcuff sb. to the steps" mean? Is "handcuff" used in its literal meaning?02br
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002.What does "00The business impact on this airline backlas01font00h02font00 " refer to? who impact who?02br
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00A million thanks.02br
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01. Yes, they literally used handcuffs to fix themselves to the steps of Easygroup's headquarters. 02br 02br 002.

— Nona the brit

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01. Yes, they literally used handcuffs to fix themselves to the steps of Easygroup's headquarters. Not an uncommon demonstration ploy.02br
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