Airlines
Airline CEOs Defend Industry's Profitability at Aviation Summit
Airlines 'are being attacked for being profitable,' said Airlines for America president and CEO Nicholas Calio.
From l-r, Bradley Tilden, Gary Kelly and Robin Hayes speak at the A4A Commercial Aviation Industry Summit. (Photo: Bill Carey)
From l-r, Bradley Tilden, Gary Kelly and Robin Hayes speak at the A4A Commercial Aviation Industry Summit. (Photo: Bill Carey)

While finally earning profits that are in line with other large companies, U.S. airlines are facing unwarranted criticism for being profitable, airline industry executives said this week. Defending the industry’s performance, they said new, passenger-focused regulations that have been proposed are unnecessary.