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Old 01-19-2025 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Midsomer
The difference is we need bodies above the cargo hold to justify those flights. If the people aren’t flowing, just belly freight doesn’t pay the bills. The exception was during Covid when the cargo rates went through the roof due to limited capacity. Look at FedEx and see the problems they are having. Cargo doesn’t necessarily rule the margins the way it once did.
Uhh....no. Cargo makes money for us whether there are people on board or not. Like many things, depends on where you go. A 777-300ER can make money with no people.
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