Julius Maldutis
Julius Maldutis
brand charge extremely gives opportunity premium programs successful time
The frequent-flier programs really were extremely successful because they generated for the first time brand loyalty, which you never had before. It gives them the opportunity to charge a premium over the low-cost carriers.
carriers financial frequent key major programs source
The frequent flier programs could very well be a major source of financial liquidity for the key carriers that have significant programs.
bullish case five industry last negative return sector transition turning year
I'm turning more bullish on the sector after being negative for the last five years. There's a case to be made that 2006 will be a transition year and the industry will return to profitability in 2007.
follow merger mergers pattern question quite remains work
The question that remains out there is, 'is this merger going to work or is it just going to follow the pattern of all the other (airline industry) mergers and be something quite negative.