Spirits plan is/was to have 297 airplanes by 2027. For us to purchase new airplanes, we would spend nearly 30 billion. Granted, planes lose value etc, so the replacement cost isn't very accurate.
there is also the huge cost opirtunity to get their order book and not have to go to the back of the line.
this also doesn't include the cost opportunity of instantly getting the pilots and training center. Even at what we are paying, I think we are getting a phenomenal deal.