The recent rising cost of airline tickets can be attributed in part to the escalating fuel prices, which significantly affect operating expenses for airlines.
Great article. Derivatives sometimes get a bad rep, usually because irresponsible people use them irresponsibly. But the real power and great business use of derivatives can be seen at companies like airlines, where hedging is critical to business success.
Great article. Derivatives sometimes get a bad rep, usually because irresponsible people use them irresponsibly. But the real power and great business use of derivatives can be seen at companies like airlines, where hedging is critical to business success.
Actually derivatives like options and futures were invented for hedging purposes, then people started using (or misusing) them for speculation