Figure 2: Operating Expenses (Excluding Fuel/Labor) per Enplanement,,, Second Quarter 2001 - Second Quarter 2006,,, ,Low-Cost,Network,14-Carrier Average 2Q 2001,40,87,78 2Q 2002,41,84,74 2Q 2003,39,89,76 2Q 2004,39,100,83 2Q 2005,42,106,89 2Q 2006,42,113,92 "Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Form 41 Airline Financial Data and T-100 Segment Data",,,