Will SWA keep the 717s?

[carl p]

I believe we get them power by the hour, so aside from down time the costs of failed engines wouldn't be our responsibility...right?

 

[texman]

Carl p, that's good. Keep that cost down.

 

[hairball1173]

We had our last bump $ in PBH (Power By the Hour) rate end of 2010. Its in the year end financial statement. There are several clauses that can raise the rate but not without some econonic criteria outside of operational changes. Corrosion errosion etc. RR better get their changes in line fast because they are still their engines. They are great motors and very fuel efficient but have had their teething issues like many others.