Originally Posted by
sargeanb
I wonder what fuel prices embraer used when they came up with this:
http://www.embraercommercialjets.com...tela=economics
I think it's a bit flawed. Im flying mostly E135's out of CVG, which I know will be gone by the end of the year. And at least for our company, we're supposed to be getting rid of all the 50 seaters in 5 or 6 years, as per mainline's wishes. The lower frequency of flights accompanying the use of the 70+seaters will mean less pilots will be needed, so the belt tightening will continue...
I want to know what idiot thinks there is even a break even mark for an airplane. I know at ExpressJet our break even for charter is 1 seat sold!! And we are making a good profit on that!
In all reality the break even point for an airplane depends on the market it is flying in. As well as if there is another airplane of the same size that burns less gas or a larger one that burns the same. Otherwise, until you invent a more efficient 50-seater, there is no price a gas that will prevent it from making money.