Hi
I read an article said
"American Airlines and Continental Airlines, two US legacy carriers"
what doe legacy carriers mean?
even I looks it up in to a dictionary,still don't understand the meaning
please explain it
Thanks a lot
2006-11-25 10:50:38 · 7 answers · asked by Braveman 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
American Airlines and Continental Airlines, two of the biggest US legacy carriers, swung back into profit on Wednesday
2006-11-25 11:13:29 · update #1
Basically it is an airline revolving around a hub & spoke network, with unions, a cooporate structure.
Legacies also include First Class/Buisiness Class, lounges, Frequent Flyer Programs,alliances, and Thrills/Perks throughout the cabin (food,beverage,better service).
While mainly used in the USA (the big six:United,American,Delta,US Airways, Continental,Northwest), other exampleas include Lufthansa, British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Air Canada.
cheers
2006-11-25 14:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legacy Airlines Definition
2016-12-18 07:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically it means that they are still around under the same corporate structure that founded the airline. They've not been bought out or assimilated by another airline or have been resurrected through bankruptcy with an old name but a new corporate structure underlying the name.
2006-11-25 13:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legacy carrier would mean an old established airline.
Much like Chevrolet would be a "Legacy Auto maker"
2006-11-25 12:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In that context it means established. Ones that have been around as opposed to start ups.
2006-11-25 10:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by rostov 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means older planes that have not been modified but are still airworthy to fly the mission.
2006-11-25 12:38:37 · answer #6 · answered by DemoDicky 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2006-11-25 11:00:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋