Figure 2: Operating Expense (Excluding Regional Jet Contract) per Originating Passenger,,,
Third Quarter 2001- Third Quarter 2006,,,
,Low-Cost,Network,14-Carrier Average
3Q 2001,103,291,244
3Q 2002,104,250,212
3Q 2003,100,238,197
3Q 2004,101,238,197
3Q 2005,112,247,204
3Q 2006,125,272,222
"Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Form 41 Airline Financial Data and DB1B Origin & Destination Data",,,