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Old 08-17-2014 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ClickClickBoom
Real reason, pilot efficiency. UAL pulled the plug on the EMB, 28 people vs 50, to even allude to anything remotely resembling anything like a pilot shortage would cede the power to the pilots. Make no mistake, the industry is getting squiggly and can't figure out how to fix it. Some cities that will not support higher yield fares will be relegated to Greyhound codeshares. Follow the money.
Uh no, the prop blades and hub replacement costs are astronomical. Has nothing to do with pilot efficiency. The margins on the EMB are higher than the 200.