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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 7:54 am
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par
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Originally Posted by blueman2
The real issue is whether they are cutting so much that people will start to go to other airlines. If passengers do not leave, then UA is doing the right thing for its shareholders. If passengers start to leave, then I am sure they will reverse their thinking.

UA is by no means out of the woods yet. Their cost structure (mostly salaries) remains a bit high.
so i guess it's fair to say that we are paying for the salaries with our lunches and breakfasts?
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