Originally Posted by
JetJock16
Based upon what you said and I've seen, I would agree. But more seats for close to the same cost allows for you to make more money during the peak seasons.
Personally I see XJT's use of the ERJ as common sense. If XJT wanted to use the E170's it would cost them for more money in start up cost than it currently is. Buying new a/c, training new pilots, new sim instructors, new ground instructors, new curriculum, Mx professional, parts, certification, ops spec and so on. The cost would have been much higher to bring a different a/c on line. Now they can test the markets and if there is growth they can make the decisions about larger a/c down the road.
Regardless I wish you guys the best of luck.
I agree, I think getting bigger a/c would be more harmful than helpful. Also, there is no way XJET could get financing for bigger airplanes with our stock price. We just haven't put enough confidence into the investment market yet, and who knows if we can. Also, I agree more seats for same cost means more money, I just think the bigger RJs are better on different routes. Thanks for Best Wishes.