Airlines of 2013 Part 1
Delta purchased a refinery as a hedge against rising oil prices In a constantly changing and competitive airline industry, there are some carriers that serve as a catalysts for upheavals. Here are the list of 25 airlines that will rock 2013. These airlines are poised to make advances by being a challenge to their competitors. some will influence the industry as they disintegrate others may be reaching a point where either outcome is possible. Wherever the spectrum lies, the airlines will be the major talk of 2013. Delta Airlines: Delta Airline's purchase of a Pennsylvania oil refinery is a hedge against rising crude oil prices and high fuel prices. The purchase of the refinery is expected to fetch the airline $300m in savings. Also the airline's purchase of 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic is expected to give the airline more access to London Heathrow Airport. The airline is at the forefront of the shake up in the US regional airline industry where it wants to pull out 200 ou...