Originally Posted by
gloopy
I get that. But what costs more per hour, another ramper or APU useage + fuel?
How much does cabin discomfort cost? Even if you leave the APU running, its often less than both (for the fleets that can use both at the same time).
And then when ground air is finally connected, is it awesome, high volume adequate temperature air? At every gate all the time?
This isn't a passive manpower issue. Its an active financial resource allocation issue.
ZERO disagreement and really the crux of my point, put boots on the ground and yes, make sure the HVAC equipment available is functioning and not 30 year old hand-me-downs with holes the size of manhole covers in them. Seems like someone can design and produce a better mousetrap in the way of a PC air hose...wait...hmmmm....