American Airlines Reports Lower Traffic In February
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FORT WORTH (AP) - American Airlines says traffic is down slightly from a year ago, but the airline trimmed capacity so there are fewer empty seats.
Fort Worth-based American said Tuesday it still expects a key revenue measure will slightly decline in the first quarter.
American is facing tougher competition as Southwest Airlines last fall introduced long-distance flights at nearby Dallas Love Field.
American Airlines Group Inc., which also operates US Airways and American Eagle, says overall February traffic fell 0.7 percent compared with the same month last year. The airline cut passenger-carrying capacity 1.8 percent. Airlines usually reduce capacity by operating fewer flights or using smaller planes on average.
The company added seats on Pacific flights.
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