LOL first the genius crackberry analcysts say DL was dumb to do it because it wasn't "profitable" and now they admit it significantly lowered core costs but spin it as a negative because it has somewhat of an industry wide effect. So DL would be better off to pay higher prices, with more volitility and less predictability, just because its competitors would also pay more?

I also find it hard to believe that the benefit is exactly the same for all airlines. DL essentially gets its refining at cost, which is always less than any crack spread. Even if DL "pays" more (i.e. supposed refinery "profit") its only paying it to itself. Other airlines do not get this benefit.

So should DL stop lobbying for lower airline taxes and fees? If they are successful, everyone's costs will drop! What an abysmal failure that will be! If NAI is denied or any reforms come to ImEx, that will benefit everyone too! DL should be lobbying for increased costs, higher taxes, more fees and the highest crack spread known to man, for great success!