Although airlines have recently passed through a few price increases, they pale in comparison to the magnitude of the sustained rise in jet fuel prices.
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So why even have a first class Specific figures don't exist, but generally speaking, you wouldn't have first class unless it improved your overall network profitability, ... While it is more expensive to provide first-class service, the idea of having it is to cater to the business traveler, differentiate the cabin and charge a premium. The longer the trip, the more the consumer cares about the food, seat comfort and additional options.
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Surely there is some residual fear or sensitivity to the announcement of threats, but clearly less than there was after 911. A greater residual is economic fallout from 911 and corporations being fiscally conservative on spending.
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