31. However, EAFs have the advantage of lower fixed costs than the integrated steel plants. 32. Aside from lobbying for the bailout, the airlines have responded by slashing fixed costs . 33. And higher utilization allows refiners to operate at a lower fixed cost per barrel. 34. The combined bank intends to cut its fixed costs to make itself more competitive. 35. The firm said 65 percent of its fixed costs are covered by fee revenue. 36. Joyce said the company has intensified efforts to control fixed costs and capital expenditures. 37. York has criticized Chrysler and Eaton for rising fixed costs and poor vehicle quality. 38. The company has a high level of fixed costs , said Chief Executive Roger Parry. 39. There are fixed costs for the advocate at the trial. 40. Owning the building provides more flexibility and a fixed cost .