The airline industry was perhaps the sector hit hardest by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, and China Airlines has not been immune to the impact.
Christine Tsung, president and CEO of Taiwan's national carrier, said the airline braced for tough times, scaling down operations and stepping up safety measures.
She says it was imperative for the airline to cut down capacity immediately following the attacks. "If you don't cut down your capacity on the first day, you can't win," Tsung said in an interview with The Japan Times.