Originally Posted by
gordonfvckingramsay
Unlikely as the routes operated by the 717 wouldn’t take the larger aircraft without flooding those routes with seats. Reducing frequency is a dud move too. Replacing the 717 with a higher cost base would also be very non-QF.
Not sure about the higher cost base. The A320 burns about 25% less fuel per seat than a 717 (2400kg/hr for 186 seats v 2100kg/hr for 125 seats). Also, check out the Network Pilot and cabin crew EBAs
i got the 2100kg/hr from another forum, happy to be corrected! I used all economy v all economy seating config for ease of comparison.