Originally Posted by
FlyingPassion
I applaud all the LCC's including Mango for giving the consumer a break in terms of price and for giving us "okes" a break in terms of jobs, but I wonder why no-one is asking the simple question - How does one LEGALLY turn around a B737-300 or MD80/DC9 in 30-35 minutes when there is a mandatory 60 minute cool down period before tyre pressures can be taken, gyros have stopped, etc?" It would appear that ALL the LCC's are cutting corners here. Dont know about the B738 regarding gyro's but they still have wheels dont they. This is not made up, this is according to Boeing. Anyone got the answers?
Was also wondering about the cooling down period. Worldwide 30-35 minutes is the norm for LCC turnaround time (take Southwest and Ryanair for example) so it can't be too much of an issue.