Originally Posted by
dera
Not directly related to Via, but come on... You do realize CASM is MUCH higher in a 50 seater than a 70 seater RJ?
Plenty of ways to go bankrupt flying too small planes that are full.
Supply and demand. Even if there is demand for 76 seats, with no competition on the route a full 50 seater can possibly make more money than a full 76 seater by driving the yield/RASM up, unless the carrier is using standard rates for ticket prices.