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The competition model (deregulation) just hasn't worked for airlines. Come to think of it, it hasn't worked for the phone co, electric co, or the cable co either. It has done nothing but reduce choices and raise prices for consumers.
Draginass said:JB is doing ok now, but has deferred payments on jets and has not yet had the expenses of heavy checks with their airplanes. Let's see how well JB is doing in a couple of years.
Oh, now it's more clear!!ifly4food said:My remarks about deregulation failing in other industries was an off-the-cuff remark based on what I hear in the news, on NPR...
flywithastick said:Oh, now it's more clear!!![]()
Eagleflip said:Ifly4food---
I'm one of the three folks who blasted the article's author for his rather blase attitude toward passengers, and yep...I am an airline pilot.
Not a good looking one, but I get paid for being both ugly and competent.
But I still disagree with re-regulation...
As for AWACoff, how do you figure that the LCCs out there are pinching pennies to the point of developing "blood money?" Are there accidents out there that we are not aware of?
Based on how they show it on the financials, its a non-purchase payment. It also not payment for 32 aircraft. I encourage you to read the financials for yourself before making unsubstantiated speculation. Statements like you made above are exactly what cause people to become misinformed.Draginass said:Assuming you believe the company's financial statement . . . .
Aircraft Rent $10.06 Million in the 3rd quarter.
$10 million divided by 3 months = $3.3 million/month divided by 32(?) acft = $103,000 per month for a A320? That's pretty cheap or maybe . . . .