Future Flight Plans for Network Carriers
Network carriers have come under increasing scrutiny fin the way they run their businesses. Everything from the hub and spoke model to the brand of peanuts they serve is being questioned. What is evident is that the unprecedented cost-revenue gap for the network carriers is unsustainable. Among the industry's second-guessers many suggest the network carriers need to look more like discount carriers. Yet the overall response to the announcements of some carriers starting low cost units has been less than enthusiastic. It is clear that radical changes are the order of the day, but what does that mean for these airlines and more importantly for their corporate customers who depend on them.

Moderator:
Danny Hood, President, WorldTravel BTI

Presenters:
Dave Hilfman, Vice President, Multi-national Sales and Revenue Programs, Continental Airlines

Fay Beauchine, Vice President, Sales and Customer Relations, Northwest Airlines

Steve Tracas, Vice President, Sales, US Airways Lee Macenczak, Sr VP of Sales and Distribution, Delta Air Lines