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Apr 5, 2008 | 4:58 pm

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planemechanic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Axey

I'd love to hear how you've reached this conclusion considering United's $60bbl projection upon leaving bankruptcy.

I would think that last year was proof enough. UA made a profit when oil was far above $60 bbl. Other things helped as well, fare increases, unbundling of product, cost reduction efforts, increase of E+ upsell efforts.