Originally Posted by
OTZeagle1
I can’t believe I am stopping so low. A175 is great at filling holes, limiting loses, and building markets. The economy will return 12-18 mos from now, and then a NB will blow a 175 out of the market.
SEA-MCI
175
10,700 cost to operate
at 85% load factor, expected revenue 10,820
900ER
18,160 cost to operate
at 85% load factor, 25,342
If you go head to head 175’s against SWA NB’s we will be out of business in months.
have you heard of independence air?
He is correct, a NB is definitely more cost-effective... if you can mostly fill it up.