Originally Posted by
neville_nobody
Well everything. If it all goes to a Perth centric model then you have no real competitive advantage and have to scrap against every other contractor vying for the business. If however say 30% of the contract then flowed onto interstate flights that's a different proposition for a national airline. Charter Operators can't compete against a national airline as they can't offer the connections.
Huh.. "interstate connections" has minimal input into FIFO contracts. Its costs flying PER - Mine Site/ aircraft size -capability / frequency.