ABS allows you to maintain controllability but does not stop you the quickest... but what the hell are we talking about ABS for???
Its simple, LCC's fail within the first 5 years because their profit margins are smaller and any inefficiencies in the system cause productivity reduction. 22 min turn around time is a bit tight, but I'm hoping that also means their on-time performance is poor. As for 10 hours of utilisation a day, this is required for a LCC's operations. Economies of scale require it. Profits are made through capacity, not individual seat costs.
But the biggest issue here is safety. An increase in accidents by low costs carriers is unfortunately a given because of the fact that they are flying increasingly more sectors comparatively. Thorough oversight must be sought by the regulator to avoid corners being cut. COrrect management must steer these organisation in the correct direction.
I don't like how this article uses a common umbrella for all LCC's. Would you throw Garuda and Qantas into the same group, especially when considering safety? How hard is it to get people that know aviation to write these articles.....
