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05-30-2015 | 08:31 PM
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Reason being...lifers care about the long-term viability of the company.
And margins are so slim that running the APU can quite literally be the difference between profit or no profit on that leg. We are talking per-flight profit measured in double-digit dollars, ie < $100.
And margins are so slim that running the APU can quite literally be the difference between profit or no profit on that leg. We are talking per-flight profit measured in double-digit dollars, ie < $100.
You are specifically speaking of pro-rate flying, right?
05-30-2015 | 10:13 PM
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Having never flown on a ERJ I've no comparison, but the CRJ200 is a miserable ride in the back. The CRJ 700 / 900 are no great rides either for pax, but they are much better than the 200.
If you have not read the 10K report, you should. Specifically, look at the number of airframes being discarded and contract expirations. Look at the net revenue disparity between the sister companies.
I'm not poking the bear. I'm just looking at the numbers.
<<<Disclaimer>>>: I AM A PILOT not a Business Major. I hope I'm reading it wrong Nevets.
If you have not read the 10K report, you should. Specifically, look at the number of airframes being discarded and contract expirations. Look at the net revenue disparity between the sister companies.
I'm not poking the bear. I'm just looking at the numbers.
<<<Disclaimer>>>: I AM A PILOT not a Business Major. I hope I'm reading it wrong Nevets.
05-31-2015 | 04:45 AM
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Don't know much about the plane, probably never will, but it's no parade for flight over an hour because you're sore for a day.
It's like being strapped in to a park bench!
05-31-2015 | 05:11 AM
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Those seats are standard on united regionals, that's how they got that extra row in on the 700
05-31-2015 | 08:56 AM
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05-31-2015 | 09:06 AM
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05-31-2015 | 09:12 AM
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Thin profit margins, sure. But....the above examples of the E145 vs an ATR. 40% more fuel burn on a 400sm leg with the jet, no appreciable time savings with an ATR on a 300 NM leg. ATR costs less to buy, and carries 18 more passengers. It would work unrestricted. on any route east of Colorado or along the west coast. Do 8 legs a day 7 days a week 52 weeks a year and there's a huge profit margin - factor in a fleet of say 50 and the profits are "more huge", tens of millions of dollars. However, I am sure mainline essentially says what aircraft to buy (presumably so they can also operate on 200 and 1000+ nm segments) and also knows the costs of their operation. Then makes sure their contract isn't going to give anything but thin profit margins to the contractor.
05-31-2015 | 09:14 AM
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05-31-2015 | 01:59 PM
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05-31-2015 | 03:37 PM
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Can someone fill me in on the particulars of reserve?
Short call? Long call? Ready reserve? What's the earliest call out for each/either/all? How long duration for them? Call out time(s)? Is the policy standard system wide or are their variations?
Short call? Long call? Ready reserve? What's the earliest call out for each/either/all? How long duration for them? Call out time(s)? Is the policy standard system wide or are their variations?
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