Originally Posted by
disenchantMINT
Reading this thread it's a bit scary to see how many pilots don't have the slightest understanding how their industry works. And they are happy to put that on full display here. Lots of amateur route planners too... lol! Best to stick to your wheelhouse in order to not be thought an idiot.
Full planes =/= making money is a good first lesson in airline economics.
Delta made 75% of their profit from premium cabins. American makes almost all their money from credit card and frequent flier programs. We have non of those things.