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02-20-2022 | 09:49 AM
#171
That/It/Thang
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You’re talking about scenarios for years down the road. We are talking about gate space this next year.
02-28-2022 | 05:17 PM
#172
Perennial Reserve
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https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Small-communities-see-airlift-vanish-as-pilot-shortage-hits-regional-flyers
According to an analysis by the consulting firm Zwelbar-Zhong, U.S. airlines are slated to operate 43% fewer departures this March using small regional jets than they did in March 2019, even as departures for 70- to 76-seat regional jets as well as mainline aircraft are at least 90% recovered. Also telling: regional 50-seat departures had recovered to 67% of the 2019 level by July, before that recovery came to a sudden, and thus far lasting, halt.
To a degree, the pullback is reflective of a long-term industry trend away from 50-seat flying. The planes require two pilots, just like larger 76-seat regional jets, but their smaller size reduces revenue potential.
To a degree, the pullback is reflective of a long-term industry trend away from 50-seat flying. The planes require two pilots, just like larger 76-seat regional jets, but their smaller size reduces revenue potential.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-...s-cuts-routes/
Broader reductions
SkyWest offered some guidance on its 2022 outlook when it provided its fourth-quarter results last week. Citing staffing challenges, the airline anticipated a reduction in its block hours in 2022 to be down around 10-15% compared to its 2021 block hours.Robert Simmons, Chief Financial Officer at SkyWest, stated the following on the carrier's fourth-quarter earnings call:
"We expect block hour production in 2022 to be down 10 to 15% from 2021 production, related to the staffing imbalance as we focus on growing our ERJ fleet and pulling down some of our CRJ fleet. The staffing challenges related to COVID, mix, and attrition have extended our COVID transition for another year or two."
Last edited by Excargodog; 02-28-2022 at 05:35 PM.
03-01-2022 | 03:57 AM
#173
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: A320 CA
they certainly are not baffled. they know exactly why and how many are leaving, and to where they are going. dont underestimate how smart bean counters are. they have metrics and spreadsheets etc to know exactly what point this is actually a problem. when it is they will come to table.
03-01-2022 | 04:01 AM
#174
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: C-172
they certainly are not baffled. they know exactly why and how many are leaving, and to where they are going. dont underestimate how smart bean counters are. they have metrics and spreadsheets etc to know exactly what point this is actually a problem. when it is they will come to table.
03-01-2022 | 04:21 AM
#175
Line Holder
Joined: May 2015
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correct. The C suite is not Stupid. Pilots to rag on management as short sighted and dumb but i often times don’t think that’s the case. They know the market very very well. How they address it and other issues is yet to be seen , but don’t kid yourself. They have their finger on the pulse of the entire industry. Not to mention I’m pretty sure we do exit interviews
03-01-2022 | 03:52 PM
#178
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Joined: Oct 2010
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they certainly are not baffled. they know exactly why and how many are leaving, and to where they are going. dont underestimate how smart bean counters are. they have metrics and spreadsheets etc to know exactly what point this is actually a problem. when it is they will come to table.
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