If you have nothing to ship because of the world economy, would it really matter.
Yes. With DHL assuming the fuel cost risk and guaranteeing payment for a certain level of payload, AAWW and Polar make $$ regardless.
It is ACMI. Atlas flys Polar business on an ACMI basis. The customer (Polar) pays for the fuel. Should do wonders for AAWWs bottom line.
However, starting in October, Polar will fly DHL business on an ACMI basis. The customer (DHL) will pay for the fuel. It WILL do wonders for AAWW's bottom line!