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How many aircraft must be in service to break even at Virgin America?

After several years of losses, Virgin America recently announced that it anticipates a profit for 2013. Although the company is expecting a profit for 2013, it still is not out of the woods.  Critics have called for greater cost control at Virgin America. The following table contains selected financial and other data for Virgin America […]

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Why did Hawaiian Airlines make the decision to offer iPad Minis for in-flight rental?

In 2013, Hawaiian Airlines made the decision to add 1,500 iPad Minis to its older Boeing 767 widebody jets to make them available for passengers to rent during flights.  Prior to the iPad Minis, these aircraft had dated portable “digEplayers” for its passengers to rent.  Presumably, these dated devices have become less attractive to today’s […]

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