... airline companies. Following deregulation, most of the largest airlines began to operate on a "hub-and-spoke" system, where travelers from a "spoke" city typically will make connections. The hub-and-spoke system has allowed for efficient connections for passengers from small- and mid-sized cities, but it also has increased airline concentration at hubs. The net effect has been to increase the choice ... threat and are beginning to fight back. Some are operating their own budget brands or taking the fight directly to the low-cost carriers. BA, for example, is streamlining its internet bo...

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