Sentence examples for premium carrier from inspiring English sources
Since then, British Airways has been repositioning itself as a premium carrier by focusing on first-class and business-class passengers.
The airline has consciously positioned itself as a premium carrier, rather than seeking to compete with low-cost carriers like AirAsia.
Separately, Qantas is planning a premium carrier that will be based in Asia and operate with a new name and brand.
Garuda recently spun off Citilink, a low-cost subsidiary, and Lion Air is set to introduce a premium carrier, Batik Air, early next year.
Singapore, a premium carrier, said it is spending $400 million on an advanced in-flight entertainment and communications system from Panasonic that will be installed on 40 new long-haul planes it has ordered.
US Airways' plan applies to travel within the Americas booked on or after July 9th.Update: here's an interesting assessment from the Cranky Flier, suggesting that while the charge is commensurate with US Airways' approach to flying, it makes less sense for United, which purports to be "more of a premium carrier".
He was also known for developing innovations like the computer reservation system, frequent-flier miles and advance-purchase discount fares, which enabled premium carriers like American to compete with low-fare challengers.
Analysts widely expect airlines around the world to respond with additional capacity cuts, and some premium carriers may have to consider wholesale changes to their strategy, Mr. Harbison said.
Do premium carriers continue to invest heavily in hardware — in expensive in-seat audio and video systems that provide packaged offerings like hundreds of on-demand movies, television programs and video games, but need regular upgrading as technology improves?
The program has seen double-digit premium hikes, one carrier becoming insolvent, both carriers eventually leaving the program, skyrocketing enrollment, cost overruns, and changes that make Medicaid enrollees less accountable.
The souring economy, especially in the United States, has frightened many premium-class carriers and sent many domestic travel managers to their battle stations.
