Originally Posted by
Systemized
I was simply pointing out Republic owns the majority of their aircraft rather than leasing. You assumed I meant they owned their aircraft out right, sorry if I mislead you. As far as I know, there are very few, if any US airlines that pay cash for brand new aircraft. I don't see a huge difference operationally between leasing and owning(financed) in the contract carrier business.
Aren't the aircraft co-financed (or co-signed) by the mainline partners? Doesn't that mean the mainline partner could take "ownership" instead of agreeing to pay Republic a higher rate? Especially when cheaper airlines could take on additional aircraft with their current staffing levels.
I am legit asking and not trying to say that is what is happening.
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