Air freight has long acted as a bellwether for passenger traffic, with trends generally appearing in the freight sector around a year before they’re seen in the passenger sector. Although not an exact science, the freight sector acted as an early warning that the current downturn was around the corner. As we go through the current cycle its likely that air freight, which is so closely tied to the business cycle, will signal further declines, and eventually an upturn in global trade.
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“True care, truth brings - I'll take, one lift - Your ride, best trip.” It was this first verse of the above titled Blink 182 song which came to mind as I was arriving in to JFK last week, some 5 hours late.
I must admit I was quite laid back about the whole situation; however, what had dawned on me was what a difference the small things really do make to passenger decisions. Going further than just providing the mandatory £5 refreshment voucher for a delay, as a for instance.
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