And, in the current economicenvironment with slowdown in Europe, weak macroeconomicenvironment in the U.S. and slowing growth in emerging markets like China and India, many in the airline industry anticipate low sales for these super jumbos to continue over the near term.
Whether on a micro (i.e. personal job security) or macro (i.e. overall economic health) level, doubt in the employment environment breeds uncertain and hesitant spending patterns among consumers.