Airlines Boost Load Factors, Cut Costs To Increase Profits

Airline industry economists say air carriers have been able to increase the spread between their average and breakeven load factors since the 1990-92 downturn. Some officials, such as Air Transport Assn. Senior Economist David Swierenga, point to the performance as evidence that airlines, by...

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