Airlines Add Capacity Strategically As Demand For Air Travel Soars

While Alaska raised its flying capacity by 7% annually, United - the second largest U.S. carrier - raised its flying capacity by slightly over 1% annually last month. The remaining four airlines - American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue - expanded their flying capacities at rates which were between those of these two airlines. This clearly illustrates that the demand environment is conducive for growth, and U.S. airlines are seeking to benefit from this growing demand for air travel by expanding ...