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BA sees 3-5 pct capacity cuts in winter
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Posted 15 July 2008 @ 04:18 pm GMT
British Airways expects to cut capacity by three to five percent in its winter season due to the rising cost of fuel, its chief executive told reporters on Tuesday.
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easyJet expects high load factor for GB Airways"We are beginning to see the impact of high energy prices and high food prices coming through," Willie Walsh said at a press conference after the airline's annual general meeting.
Walsh said there were no plans to terminate long-haul routes but said the airline could cut back on the frequency of flights. He added there could be "one or two" short-haul suspensions.
(Reporting by Paul Sandle)
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