Pinnacle Jumpseat

[Lyconit]

Well smart guy, other airlines HAVE done this. Air Wisconsin got rid of the second galley coffee maker, some commissary items, no crew bags in the cockpit closet and added 100 lbs of permanent ballast to the cargo hold, all in an effort to eliminate the need for ballast. We rarely need to ask for it now, and it saves us time and helps us run on schedule. And we are able to get many more JSers aboard.

But did it save $$ ??? What was the net BOW difference??? I would bet (at the end of the day - as JP always says) either it was lower or a very negligable increase. Carrying an extra 200 - 300 lbs around all day - spread out over 100 airplanes is costly. Besides, in your case, now someone doesn't have to go looking for it last minute and load it (also a cost) - not a bad idea if the BOW goes down. We ONLY care about saving cash at the red tails.

BTW...How is Air Whiskey doing financially anyhow?