18-Apr-2018 8:08 AM
Indigo Partners: It is important for smaller airlines to practice fuel hedging
Indigo Partners managing partner Bill Franke, speaking at the CAPA Americas Aviation Summit, stated (17-Apr-2018) ULCCs and LCCs are able to perform better than full service carriers when oil prices and interest rates increase because they are able to continue offering competitive fares. Mr Franke commented that it is important however for smaller airlines to practice fuel hedging.