41. Now, neither airport proximity nor dramatically discounted room rates are bringing much relief to hotels near SFO, where decreased passenger traffic has paralyzed a niche lodging market. 42. Other airline stocks also fell amid speculation that the crash and mounting concerns about airline safety could lead to a decline in passenger traffic for all carriers. 43. Passenger traffic also increased in the second quarter. 44. Passenger traffic from both business and leisure travelers has also been greater than expected. 45. Passenger traffic in the summer also fell short of projections. 46. Passenger traffic increases when people are confident about the economy. 47. Passenger traffic there has been off far more than the national average every month since September. 48. Passenger traffic usually tracks the economy -- making the case that the economy is getting better. 49. Passenger traffic has been down significantly in the U.S. since September. 50. Passenger traffic typically surges in markets Southwest enters. |