Originally Posted by
RiddleEagle18
Not entirely true. Compass is given a budget at the beggining of the year and expected to operate at or under it. No fee for departure.
Compass does not show porfits or losses as a company. We only show up as a line on delta's finacial reports.
Riddle - Yes, Compass has a budget. All of the wholly owned are given a budget by Delta. But Compass operates under fee for departure, just like EVERY regional airline flying for a major does. Look at the financials. As long as the "peformance targets" are being hit (completion, A14, D0) then they will make a profit based on the fee for departure (cost plus)agreement. Don't take my word for it. Ask someone in finance how your carrier is compensated. We are all basically charter. Delta buys the airplane, and the ticket revenue goes to them.