America West Airlines is scaling back its two-year expansion plan because of a rise in the cost of leasing aircraft. The airline had planned to increase capacity by up to 29% over the next few years, but says that a growth to 24% is more likely. A maximum of three new aircraft is due to arrive in the 101-strong fleet in 1997, although the airline expects to repeat its1996rise of 11% in available-seat-kilometre capacity.
Source: Flight International