For Airlines, a Shakeout Runs Into Turbulence
19th Sep 2005, 06:16 GMT
Major airlines can't cut costs or raise fares enough to turn a profit -- a situation that would kill off the least efficient players in a classic competitive market. But for the airlines, the process is taking an excruciatingly long time.
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