19 / November / 2021 : 12-16

American Airlines' Cost-Cutting Olive Removal.


The decision made by American Airlines to remove one olive from each passenger salad in 1987 may seem like a small and insignificant change. However, this seemingly minor adjustment resulted in significant financial savings for the airline company.

By removing one olive from each salad, American Airlines was able to save approximately $55,000 per year.
The decision by American Airlines to remove one olive from each passenger salad is an excellent example of how even small changes can have a significant impact on an organization's bottom line. It also demonstrates the importance of considering all expenses, no matter how seemingly insignificant, when making financial decisions.

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Published on 19 / November / 2021 : 12-16
Published by Liana Aloyan

Journalist, columnist. Liana studies at the Faculty of Russian Philology of Khachatur Abovyan State University. She has been working at Yelaket (Yelaket.am) news agency since 2019 as a journalist and columnist. Writes articles about business and marketing. Liana is a member of "Media association" since 2020.

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