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Legacy Publication

Legacy ID
1011
Show Effective Date
On
Significant Regulatory Guidance
No

Rising Breakeven Load Factors Threaten Airline Finances

Rising Breakeven Load Factors Threaten Airline Finances

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Since 2000, most large passenger airlines suffered a sharp increase in their Breakeven Load Factor – the number of seats they have to sell to cover operating expenses. Some carriers could not cover...