Originally Posted by
cfii2007
Didn't someone predict that most CRJ's would wind up in the desert at some point??
Boyd was talking about 50 seat RJs. At these fuel prices, though, we're getting to the point that it's tough to make a profit with 70 seaters... most other regionals are making money with 70 seaters because it's the major they contract with that eats the fuel bill. QX doesn't have that advantage; with only 40% of their passengers connecting to Alaska their operation is more like that of a major airline, except trying to turn a profit with regional airplanes
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