But that is after the carriers cut the number of seats they offer by 15 to 25 percent.

And some carriers cut fares by 10 percent this month to stimulate bookings.

Perhaps most important, carriers can cut costs by managing their systems better in bad weather.

The carrier has cut 2,500 jobs since February, reducing its work force to 51,695 by April 1.

The carrier also cut its work force by 2,500 employees, or 8 percent.

The carrier has cut about 1,400 jobs this year from its work force of 47,000.

Fares were already lower than in the previous year, and now carriers are cutting them aggressively.

In the slowdown many carriers cut fares to stimulate travel.

We came from a higher level, and I understand the American carriers cut their rates, too.

Instead, the big carriers agreed to some demands and cut side deals with companies.