Figure 2: System Operating Expenses (excluding Regional Jet Contract) per Originating Passenger,,, 2001- 2006,,, ,Low-Cost,Network,14-Carrier Average 2001,104,312,255 2002,104,308,246 2003,104,302,236 2004,110,301,236 2005,117,307,240 2006,123,321,246 "Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Form 41 Airline Financial Data and DB1B Origin & Destination Data",,,