The Year Ahead
I hate long forecasts, so here's a short one...
Frequent Flier Miles...Use them or lose them! The airlines are doing everything they can to save money and frequent flier programs are an easy target. United and American recently started deleting miles from accounts that are unused for 18 months. Expect more cuts—check with your airline to find out what changes are in the works.
Airline Economic Outlook...The price of oil is double what it was two years ago and that means airline health is shaky at best. In 2008 customers should expect higher fares, fewer flights (resulting in even more crowded flights), fewer in-flight amenities and more aggravation. As the airlines scan their 2008 ledgers they'll be looking for markets to cut. So, the airport's challenge in 2008 is hanging on to the service we have.
Consolidation...2008 might bring a wave of airline consolidations. Everyone is talking about it. Everyone is speculating. If the tsunami strikes, the fallout will almost certainly affect service at our airport—for better or for worse.
Hate to start off the new year with such gloomy news—I'll try to find some that's a bit cheerier...
Kent
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I was wondering if you could post the 2007 passenger enplanements/deplanements and total passengers through SGF whenever they become available? I am curious to compare 2006/2007. Any predictions for 2008? Thanks!!!