Finding / How an olive seed saved the airline industry in the 1980s

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Finding / How an olive seed saved the airline industry in the 1980s

When American airlines in the 1980s were facing a crisis, the president of the American Airlines Association Robert Crandall came up with a unique idea for cost cutting.

One story that is constantly told is his idea to remove an olive grain from each salad served to customers. No one would notice while the airline would save at least $ 40,000 a year.

In this way, what is known as creative spending cuts was 'born'.

 


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