Originally Posted by
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The problem is one week of light loads on the mainline 160 seater will wipe out the razor thin profit for the whole month, really is a double edged sword flying into smaller markets. I don't have the answer, maybe the cities will eventually have to pony up to a break even.
Razor thin profit? Where have you been the last few years?
It's all about ancillary revenue. Charge 100 people on that 160 seater $25 per checked bag, a few change fees, an few telephone reservations fees and sell some booze and you've still made money. THIS is why the airlines won't be afraid to go back into the secondary markets in the future. They no longer make their money selling the tickets, they make the money once people are on the plane.