Figure 2: System Operating Expenses (excluding Regional Jet Contract) per Originating Passenger,,, First Quarter 2002-2007,,, ,Low-Cost,Network,14-Carrier Average 2002,109,322,259 2003,112,344,268 2004,113,317,246 2005,131,307,248 2006,123,331,254 2007,127,331,251 "Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Form 41 Airline Financial Data and DB1B Origin & Destination Data",,,