Originally Posted by
fishforfun
Many airlines lease many of their aircraft. It reflects nothing about the companies choice of investment. I came across some financial docs from United and I believe half of their fleet was leased. I think the fact that there are added aircraft every year is more of an indicator of planned investment. Now that investment can't stop there. I really don't understand why management doesn't just give a bit. I think even a small show of good faith would go a long way. I hope the group stays strong and forces something.
I agree most airlines lease their aircraft, and I don't think that's really a problem.
However, do most airlines lease their planes from a company that is owned by that airlines CEO? I very highly doubt it.
When Allegiant pays an investor dividend, guess who gets most of the money? When Allegaint pays the rent for that new headquarters building (which is either the third or fourth hq building in the time I was there), guess who gets the money? When Allegiant buys fuel in SFB and PIE, guess who gets the money?
All that business is done with companies owned by MG.