36. Despite the grim atmosphere in the airline industry, business- and first-class passengers remain a lushly profitable segment.

(A)Although the prospect of the airline industry is not rosy, the airline companies can still make profits from business- and first-class passengers. 

(B)The airline industry is attempting to attract more business- and first-class passengers; however, the promotions do not progress as well as expected. 

(C)The grim atmosphere in business- and first-class cabins has great impacts on the airline industry. 

(D)Business- and first-class passengers cannot bring the airline companies enough profits to support the industry.