United finds way to make up for weak transatlantic economy sales
United Airlines is struggling to fill transatlantic economy class seats at reasonable fares, but is making up the difference by capitalising on a robust market for premium seats, an executive said Wednesday. The admission is not a surprise. Many airlines have increased transatlantic capacity in the past 3 years. “The economy class transatlantic has been challenging,” Dave Bartels, United’s VP for revenue management, said. “That is a weaker spot relative to others in our network.” However, “the business class side still looks good,” Bartels said. “That has helped consistently through this time.” It’s important, as United is placing a big bet on premium transatlantic cabins. United soon will introduce a new configuration for 21 of the Boeing 767-300 jets it flies from the Midwest and East Coast to Europe. <br/>
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United finds way to make up for weak transatlantic economy sales
United Airlines is struggling to fill transatlantic economy class seats at reasonable fares, but is making up the difference by capitalising on a robust market for premium seats, an executive said Wednesday. The admission is not a surprise. Many airlines have increased transatlantic capacity in the past 3 years. “The economy class transatlantic has been challenging,” Dave Bartels, United’s VP for revenue management, said. “That is a weaker spot relative to others in our network.” However, “the business class side still looks good,” Bartels said. “That has helped consistently through this time.” It’s important, as United is placing a big bet on premium transatlantic cabins. United soon will introduce a new configuration for 21 of the Boeing 767-300 jets it flies from the Midwest and East Coast to Europe. <br/>
