America West's fare cuts have been matched in some markets by other carriers.
It's all very well promising fare cuts, but what are you going to use for money?
He said that the loss would not have been as great had not American responded with such a wide and extensive fare cut.
However, the principle of resisting fare cuts - for whatever reason - had been maintained.
Northwest was first with the fare cuts, but others have followed.
The nation's major airlines will match Eastern's fare cuts.
Northwest Airlines yesterday announced fare cuts of up to 40 percent for travelers who bring someone along when they fly.
Despite deep fare cuts, the major airlines continue to report sharp drops in passenger traffic.
The campaign's primary goal is to herald the airline's latest fare cuts.
But since Sept. 11, the severe drop in business has led to unsustainable fare cuts.