Aviation Week has issued its top performing airlines (TPA) list for 2014, put together by some smart, east coast aviation moneymen and consultants.
     Notably the group likes Copa, however, there has also been a strong resurgence by major carriers after restructuring or mergers.
     Japan Airlines and Delta Air Lines topped the large-carrier category with JAL rising from the ashes of bankruptcy a few years ago.
     “Delta,” TPA reports, “is reaping the benefits of its 2008 merger deal with Northwest Airlines, which occurred soon after both emerged from bankruptcy protection.
     “The integration work that followed has made this the most successful of any of the large airline mergers in recent years,” TPA said.

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