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Old 08-15-2013 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by flydog431
JetBlue had barely been flying for 18 months when 9/11 happened. It's hard to conceive a less opportunistic time to start an airline, yet JetBlue was the only airline to turn a profit in the downturn.

JetBlue, Exception Among Airlines, Is Likely to Post a Profit - NYTimes.com

While the airline industry has historically never been a cash cow for investors, good management and sound business plan go a long way.
Negative! A little start up Supplemental Carrier, using the same FSDO for certification, turned a profit their first year.
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