Originally Posted by DAL4EVER

So do you advocate the alternative and have all the airlines add 10% + capacity next year? That will work great if yields aren't there to support it. The collective capacity reduction and restraint shown by the airlines during this recession is unprecedented. As a result, no major carrier went bankrupt so far and furloughs, I believe, were minimized. Delta led the carriers with their capacity reduction and is a contributor I believe, to why they didn't furlough and are in the strength they are in. If the airlines collectively show restraint during the recovery it will be good for all.