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Old 26th Jan 2010, 14:05
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doodahdave
 
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Load factors

Actually last message from American showed our highest load factor ever - over 80%.

The problem is the yields, with business cutting back, business class passengers are few and far between. So the US airlines tack on baggage fees, fuel surcharges, etc., to make up for the loss of revenue.

But the flights are full.

Dave
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