This is the most important question for Pearl: HOW CAN IT SURVIVE?
I totally agree with THRUST CLB's narration. AirPhil has everything yet it only makes a pittance compare to CebuPac's earnings. For a start up, Pearl is doing the right thing by not competing with the major carriers. Fly to destinations where PAL, CebuPac & AirPhil are not flying. Problem, however, lies in
politics. Let's face it, getting the go-signal of/from CAB to fly elsewhere is like flying/heading through the eye of a storm. Expect opposition from the major carriers. It's sad but that's the utmost truth.
As for the plane, I expect this aged/old plane is hushkitted already to comply with the airport rules of its intended destinations. Not to mention, with one plane to start with, it seems not feasible. What happens if the plane is grounded due to a technical problem? Where is the spare plane?
Charter operation (eventually an upgrade to 121 operation) is the best way to start an airlines.
Now, based on the people running Pearl, this leaves much to be desired.
