Dont call me Shirley
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- Aug 20, 2002
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A few weeks ago there was a bit of discussion about whether the US Airways route system has greater percentage of its systen being flown as express than other carrier. While I don't r iecall who won the "prize: (either US or UA, I think), it is clear that a very large chunk of the US system is flown by Express carriers - either wholly owned or contract.
Some points to discuss/elucidate:
1. AFAIK , the fuel used by express operators is paid by mainline.
A - Are fuels costs from Express subject to adjustment?
B - Do express carriers have any incentive to save fuel?
2 How accountable is Express for delays/cancellations? Any financial penalties.
3 If there is a sytemwide pulldown of capacity, can Express RPMs be cut accordingly? Or is US stuck with having a certain amount of flying by the likes of Air Wisc and Republic, even if mainline cuts flying?
Some points to discuss/elucidate:
1. AFAIK , the fuel used by express operators is paid by mainline.
A - Are fuels costs from Express subject to adjustment?
B - Do express carriers have any incentive to save fuel?
2 How accountable is Express for delays/cancellations? Any financial penalties.
3 If there is a sytemwide pulldown of capacity, can Express RPMs be cut accordingly? Or is US stuck with having a certain amount of flying by the likes of Air Wisc and Republic, even if mainline cuts flying?