U.S. Air Fuel Costs

chuck92103 · 06-13-2008, 11:08 AM

For the first time, an airline is disclosing its fuel costs per passenger to help consumers understand and accept higher air travel costs.

2008 - Average fuel cost per passenger $299
2007 - Average fuel cost per passenger $151
2000 - Average fuel cost per passenger $50 (according to CNBC)

http://www.abc15.com/news/local/stor...2-24e3bd1fef54

Sara · 06-13-2008, 11:10 AM

oh well....what can we do about it

audiprotein · 06-13-2008, 11:11 AM

WOW almost 100% increase in 1 year

iatacs19 · 06-13-2008, 11:58 AM

Southwest was smart to purchase oil futures.

Spacegray335i · 06-13-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by iatacs19

Southwest was smart to purchase oil futures.

But how long is this fuel hedging going to last? Just wondering....

RedBarron · 06-13-2008, 12:16 PM

Crazyness. I wish we could use hydrogen cars right now.

Taittinger · 06-13-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck92103

For the first time, an airline is disclosing its fuel costs per passenger to help consumers understand and accept higher air travel costs.

2008 - Average fuel cost per passenger $299
2007 - Average fuel cost per passenger $151
2000 - Average fuel cost per passenger $50 (according to CNBC)

http://www.abc15.com/news/local/stor...2-24e3bd1fef54

Not really the consumer's problem. The industry needs to find its solution. If raising prices is the solution they should do it. Maybe it will get rid of some of the riffraff on flights.

solefald · 06-13-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Taittinger

Not really the consumer's problem. The industry needs to find its solution. If raising prices is the solution they should do it. Maybe it will get rid of some of the riffraff on flights.

The question is how much are you willing to pay for a flight?
3 years ago i flew from San Diego to Hawaii for $288. This year, exact same ticket is $790+tax. Am i willing to pay for it? HELL NO!

iatacs19 · 06-13-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacegray335i

But how long is this fuel hedging going to last? Just wondering....

Through the end of 2009.

Spacegray335i · 06-13-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by iatacs19

Through the end of 2009.

lol...then they are going to be screwed like every other airlines? Oh well, it all comes back to the consumer...

iatacs19 · 06-13-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacegray335i

lol...then they are going to be screwed like every other airlines? Oh well, it all comes back to the consumer...

Well, we don't really know what will happen in 2009 in terms of energy prices, so as long as you are riding Southwest or have stock in Southwest you are to do very well for the next 18 months.

Greeney · 06-13-2008, 04:23 PM

I can rent an SR22 Turbo around here for that price...

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