Originally Posted by
ShyGuy
You're comparing a small LCC to 600+ airplane legacy behemoths. Sun Country got about the best that Sun Country was going to get from their private owners. Allegiant got, for what Allegiant is, a pretty good deal. Mediators know the differences between regional, LCC, and a legacy. It is what it is, and historically has always been (legacy > LCC > regional). Good luck to you and I do hope you get a great contract. But under your current situation, it seems funny calling out Allegiant as bottom feeders
How about comparing legacies to the most profitable airline in North America, flying 757s masquerading as Airbuses? Our seat capacity ALONE should put us at THE TOP paid Airbus operator. Remember, middle of the pack now includes profit sharing and massive retro. Comparing successful, yet debt-laden airlines with one having tons of cash in the bank. Spirit can save a lot of money outside of pilot pay. An increase in airfare of $5 per leg would go unnoticed, but on a 140 pax flight would be $700. On a 3 hr leg, that's $233 and hour that can go where it should go.