Q. Where can I find information on the airline industry?

Mintel Reports
Offers several reports on the airline industry. Follow the instruction page as you need to set up a password.

Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
From the dropdown menu on the right side, choose the appropriate industry guide: Airlines.

BizMiner
At the Industry Reports page select Travel and Transportation > Aviation

Air Transport Association
Click on Economics tab - there are facts and figures - operational and financial results, safety data, and individual airline statistics.
Years 1940-2003 (free), PDF format.

Travel Industry of America
see also travel industry topic for more

Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Excellent statistics including air transport, on-time performance, fuel costs and consumption