Originally Posted by
Walnut
At the moment high quality aircraft are freely available, at very good rates. Pilots to fly them take a considerable time to train. Up to 2 years I would suggest. This seems to be about the time that the industry is suggesting the downturn will last. If I was a canny operator I would figure out how to keep this valuable and vital component of future growth on the books A short term gain could lead to long term pain
It all comes down to if the pblic, those who pay your wages, are feeling safe enough to once again fly and of course if where they want to to to is friendly or if they will have to self isolate for 14days upon arrival (at destination or again at home).