brianinok
05-22-2008, 07:05 PM
I kind of thought this article regarding yesterday's announcement was pointless. I don't think there is any chance that American would completely pull out of OKC, which is what this article seems to be reassuring us that won't happen. We may lose a flight or two, but that is no surprise. I would just be surprised if anyone realistically thought American might completely pull out of OKC, especially with board member David Boren living here. That just doesn't make any sense to me.
City likely to escape American’s cuts | NewsOK.com (http://newsok.com/city-likely-to-escape-americans-cuts/article/3247026/?tm=1211459262)
Thu May 22, 2008
City likely to escape American’s cuts
By Jennifer Palmer
Business Writer
Industry experts say it is unlikely American Airlines will discontinue service in Oklahoma City as the company seeks to cut flights nationwide by up to 12 percent.
The airline announced cuts Wednesday in response to increased fuel costs.
American Airlines passengers also will see increased fees, including a $15 fee for the first checked bag for most customers.
In making the announcement, American Airlines did not name specific markets that will experience cuts.
Market effect undetermined
American is the second-largest carrier at Will Rogers World Airport, after Southwest, said Mark Kranenburg, director of airports. American’s flights are about 95 percent filled this week leading up to Memorial Day, at both Will Rogers and Tulsa International airports.
American is Tulsa’s largest employer. A maintenance facility there employs more than 7,500. The maintenance facility could weigh on American’s decision in Tulsa, said Robert Mann, an independent airline analyst in New York.
Flight schedules showing the affected markets should be available next month, he said.
Kranenburg said he would be surprised if American pulled out of the Oklahoma City market.
Mann, the analyst, agreed. He also said smaller markets could lose American service entirely but probably not Oklahoma City.
Starting June 15, American Airlines passengers in Oklahoma and nationwide will experience a $15 fee for the first checked bag. Though American is the first airline to impose such a fee, others could follow suit, Mann said.
“It’s kind of the beginning of the end of an all-inclusive airfare,” he said.
City likely to escape American’s cuts | NewsOK.com (http://newsok.com/city-likely-to-escape-americans-cuts/article/3247026/?tm=1211459262)
Thu May 22, 2008
City likely to escape American’s cuts
By Jennifer Palmer
Business Writer
Industry experts say it is unlikely American Airlines will discontinue service in Oklahoma City as the company seeks to cut flights nationwide by up to 12 percent.
The airline announced cuts Wednesday in response to increased fuel costs.
American Airlines passengers also will see increased fees, including a $15 fee for the first checked bag for most customers.
In making the announcement, American Airlines did not name specific markets that will experience cuts.
Market effect undetermined
American is the second-largest carrier at Will Rogers World Airport, after Southwest, said Mark Kranenburg, director of airports. American’s flights are about 95 percent filled this week leading up to Memorial Day, at both Will Rogers and Tulsa International airports.
American is Tulsa’s largest employer. A maintenance facility there employs more than 7,500. The maintenance facility could weigh on American’s decision in Tulsa, said Robert Mann, an independent airline analyst in New York.
Flight schedules showing the affected markets should be available next month, he said.
Kranenburg said he would be surprised if American pulled out of the Oklahoma City market.
Mann, the analyst, agreed. He also said smaller markets could lose American service entirely but probably not Oklahoma City.
Starting June 15, American Airlines passengers in Oklahoma and nationwide will experience a $15 fee for the first checked bag. Though American is the first airline to impose such a fee, others could follow suit, Mann said.
“It’s kind of the beginning of the end of an all-inclusive airfare,” he said.