Southwest Airlines Co. uses operating costing for its flight operations. In June 2038, the company incurs $50,000,000 in costs allocated as follows:

• Fuel Costs: $20,000,000
• Crew Salaries: $15,000,000
• Maintenance: $10,000,000
• Overhead: $5,000,000

Requirements:

• Classify each cost as direct or indirect.
• Perform an efficiency analysis for fuel consumption and maintenance.
• Prepare a cost allocation schedule using activity-based costing.
• Analyze the impact of cost control measures on profitability.
• Recommend ways to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.