The fact is that the RJ operations are subsidized by mainline under these lucrative fee-for-departure schemes that guarantee RJ operators a profit regardless of if they fly 1 person or 45 people on the aircraft.
My point is that if they operate un-subsidized, they will lose money. CASM can be as much as 35 cents. Smaller city service would be very very expensive to unsubsidized RJ outfits. Oh, and Independence Air is doing so well, right?
My point is that if they operate un-subsidized, they will lose money. CASM can be as much as 35 cents. Smaller city service would be very very expensive to unsubsidized RJ outfits. Oh, and Independence Air is doing so well, right?