Originally Posted by
Ace66
Maybe these higher rates work - how much of the cost pie is pilot labor? If pilot labor doubles but is only 5% of the total cost....
It may still be cheaper to put a 76 seater on a route with expensive regional pilots than a half empty -700 with the same paid pilots.
If you think pilot labor is only 5% paying $200 an hr on a 76 seater you need to do some research.