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Friday, September 25, 2009

Airlines Collect $1.2 Billion in Cancellation Fees in 2009

Airlines have collected a total of $1.187 billion in cancellation fees so far this year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). American Airlines collected $115.8 million in the first quarter and $109.6 million in the second quarter for a total of $225.5 million for the first half of the year. Northwest Airlines collected $101.2 million in the first quarter and $105 million in the second quarter for a total of $206 million. Delta Air Lines collected $86.8 million in the first quarter and $100.7 million in the second quarter for a total of $187.6 million. United Airlines collected $78.1 million in the first quarter and $81.1 in the second quarter for a total of $159.2 million. For more information, visit www.dot.gov.

Posted via email from Supreme Clientele Travel

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