Originally Posted by
StoneQOLdCrazy
CASM-ex may be helpful for spotting internal metrics, but that fuel bill still impacts the bottom line even if try to ignore it
This is true. And, Spirit tried to be innovative by going with fuel efficient engines. Unfortunately, said engines don't work, so any benefits on the fuel side are more than offset by the maintenance/grounding costs... Oh well, it was a good idea.... 😔
Piece of **** American manufacturing!