United To Slow 2001 Growth, Accelerates 727 Retirements

United's capacity growth next year will be slower than planned, largely due to accelerated retirement of its Boeing 727-200 fleet. Because of anticipated higher costs for fuel and labor, the airline will retire 25 of its 75 727s next year, almost a full year ahead of plan. United now expects...

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