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Old 03-28-2020 | 02:15 PM
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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.
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