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Old April 18th, 2008, 19:53   #11
mrivc211
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Default Re: Observation on SWA

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Originally Posted by wheelsup View Post
I disagree. I think they would've charged more for their tickets, found ways to cut costs, or increased revenue some other way. Or a combination of the above.

They've calculated their ticket costs based upon what they need to make + %, and use the hedges to be better able to plan. That's the whole idea of hedging. I don't think it used to be to pay less for gas (it was cheap and I doubt it had as big of an impact as it does today). They just got reallllllllllllly lucky.

i agree with this statement.
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