Even the strongest airlines have felt the pinch from this year's fare wars.

Under his ownership, T.W.A. has become a more profitable and stronger airline.

Q. Which are the strong smaller airlines?

So those would be the stronger smaller-cap airlines.

But other, stronger airlines have already matched America West's offer with similar promotions.

The gap has been growing between the strongest airlines and the weaker ones.

As for the stronger airlines, Delta is extremely well managed and is a serious competitor.

The carrier has also sought to be taken over by a stronger airline.

The agreement marks yet another purchase by a financially strong airline of assets belonging to a struggling or bankrupt carrier.

For large cities, however, hubbing by just one or two strong airlines may leave residents in the worst of possible worlds.