Farewell Eos...

[tonyw]

Originally Posted by surreal1221

get worse it will

With gas north of $100 a barrel, there just isn't any business model that works.

And no, don't say Southwest. They're hedging, which is great. But if oil stays where it is, even though they're hedged, the price they pay for oil will get higher. And at some point, even if they are fully hedged, that's not going to be enough.

[greaper007]

Originally Posted by tonyw

With gas north of $100 a barrel, there just isn't any business model that works.

I partially agree with you tony. However, the only thing that prevents a buisness model that works is ultra low ticket prices. Charge an appropriate rate for tickets and you cover the cost of fuel.

If under performing (and undercutting) carriers go tu, it could well lead to a situation that the remaining carriers no longer have competition and can charge an appropriate rate for their tickets.

I don't really see the government getting involved in an anti-trust battle considering the state of the airlines post regulation.

Of course, I could be wrong.....