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.
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.
benefit carriers question
There's no question that all the low-cost carriers should benefit significantly.
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.
carriers financial flyer frequent key major programs source
The frequent flyer programs could very well be a major source of financial liquidity for the key carriers that have significant programs.
aviation china global last
China is the last and most important aviation global market.
airlines business increased issue price
This is going to be a very big issue because all the airlines increased the price of their cargo business concurrently.
air airlines demand four raised strong travel
Demand for air travel has very strong and airlines successfully raised fares four times this year. When you look at airline fares, you'll know why airlines are doing so well.
across airlines faces industry labor major onto passed problem result similar spread united vulnerable
I think that's the major problem the industry faces today, as result of the United settlement now, you're going to see labor at other airlines make similar demand. It's going to spread across the board. Airlines are vulnerable to labor demands. It'll be passed onto you and me.
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.
collapse industry mass oil return unless
Unless we see the liquidation or the mass shrinkage of capacity, we're not going to see the industry return to profitability, barring a collapse in oil prices.
company continued felt people question released song street wall
Wall Street continued to question the efficacy of Song because the company never released any financials. People felt that Song was a money-loser.