phasersonstun2
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OK, so this is an attempt to take a breather from all of the panic about airlnes and oil.
OK, so this is an attempt to take a breather from all of the panic about airlnes and oil.
Dateline, 15 July 2010:
The three surviving "legacy" airlines are now reeling from their efforts to remain in business in light of oil topping $12,000 per barrel yesterday. Only Dalla-based Southwest Airlines continues to show a profit as they continue to take advantage of their long-term fuel hedges at $1.27 per barrel for 90% of their fuel requirements. The remaining 10% is hedged from contracts purchased in 2008 at a mere $190 per barrel.
USAir and America West have agreed to expedited negotiations to complete a seniority list.Dateline, 15 July 2010: