From month to month, airlines never know exactly how much fuel is going to cost. Domestic airlines in the U.S. spend a combined $2 to $5 billion on jet fuel every month [source: Air Transport Association]. Countless other expenses also weigh down an airline's bottom line: maintenance ...
airlines never know exactly how much fuel is going to cost. Domestic airlines in the U.S. spend a combined $2 to $5 billion on jet fuel every month [source:Air Transport Association].
it flies lonely routes to uncrowded airports (often otherwise empty airports), so there's not much fuel burnt while orbiting and waiting for ATC clearance to land. But Alliance does fly in Northern Australia, where there is often some ducking and weaving around ...
this is not simply an altruistic exercise; airlines experiencing the high oil prices of 2008 or the period between 2011 and 2014 know the risk to their businesses when fuel makes up such a high proportion of operating costs. Improving the efficiency of aircraft and operations, in general, has...
Since the price of jet fuel is not expected to decrease in the near future, airline tickets remain expensive. This is particularly evident in the annual reports of airlines, which have recently reported high fuel costs more frequently. Additionally, high taxes and airport fees are often passed ...
Alaska Mileage Plan passes oncarrier imposed surcharges(often referred to as fuel surcharges) for travel on some partner airlines. Specifically, these apply for travel on British Airways, Hainan Airlines, and Icelandair. Fortunately they don’t apply for travel on other partner airlines. ...
Fuel price volatility: How are airlines responding to the challenge?Bryan Terry
The more comprehensive the global energy infrastructure is, the better airlines can plan for future deployment of aircraft technology. What is happening now in aircraft development? In recent years, attention has been paid to reducing the weight of aircraft, which has a direct impact on fuel consu...
Frankfurt is adamant about the noise curfew, which means a day of anxiety in Hong Kong. The flight is due to arrive at 3.30pm – an hour and a half earlier than the time Hoey set for recommencing operations, but it has plenty of fuel if it needs to hold and/or divert if ...
Depending on size, range, model, and features, a private jet can set you back anywhere from $2 million to over $110 million. Like used cars, private jets are subject to significant depreciation. If you're looking for a bargain, second-hand jets can be much less expensive.12 Key Takeawa...