Originally Posted by
Bluedriver
Maybe. Maybe, being 2-5x smaller, 2-5x younger, 50% smaller average gauge aircraft, and having a much less mature network might also be contributing factors... (in addition to the inexperienced ELT).
I don't know. The AirTran boys managed to negotiate
$165/hr on the B717 along with
industry std benefits and protections. They stayed profitable too.
Begs questions huh?
I think the key word is
"Negotiate".
JJ