Airline pursue the trail of bucks

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Airline executives say that more airlines prefer to add flights to already established routes because of the bigger profits they can make compared to opening a new route. According to American spokesman Tim Smith, adding more flights to already established routes can give over a 10% increase in revenue because of the higher fares that business travelers pay. The so-called spill, or passengers who cannot get seats on sold-out flights, is also another factor considered by the airlines. ;;

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation, Scheduled Air Passenger Svc, Airlines

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Reagan National stretches west with new non-stops

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A bill enacted into law in Apr 2000 has made it possible for the Federal Aviation Administration to award 12 new flights to a number of little- known airlines at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Thus, travelers will soon be bale to fly non-stop between Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ; and Las Vegas, NV. These are routes that modern airlines can fly easily but which transportation regulations have barred.

Airport Operations, Airports

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Charter flights being sold one seat at a time

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Business travelers are turning to charter flights as an alternative to airline flights that have become susceptible to delays. Charter flights have become a viable option due to the Internet, eliminating a process that previously required many phone calls, faxes and waiting time for deals to be confirmed. Charter flight hours have increased by an average of 12% in every month of the year's first six months.

Nonscheduled Air Transportation, Air Charter Services

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