Originally Posted by
sailingfun
The data is easily available. For 2010 they averaged 52 block hours per pilot. Delta was at 42. Total pilot costs per block hour flown were 698 at SW and 690 at Delta.
Check it out, we have T.O'M with us right here! We have multiple fleets, with more up and down bidding do to fleet movement, base realignment, retirements, etc. That means more people in training, and nothing like SWA and their current (not combined with airtran yet) fleet and mission. You can't compare us. But we do have more profits, and $950 million in bag fees last year alone. With continued spin from guys like you, the DPA will win easily someday, hopefully soon.