Sounds like you have a good idea of what other airlines are doing. However, Skybus's model is not anything like other carriers.........they are an ULCC ( Ultra Low Cost Carrier). Their business foundation is designed for just that. All the other airlines, with the exception of SWA (and even that is taking a turn), must keep high prices to support their business model and foundation; there is no way to change ultimately to a different structure.
Skybus outsources EVERYTHING....ramp, maint, ticketing, fueling (OBV), has no call center (really), everything is done on line. In addition to that, Skybus has a "fixed" cost structure (excluding fuel) for the next 11 years and has the lowest employee/Aircraft ration in the business.....smart. Trust me when I say that the CAS/RAS is lower than you state.
Although I do not agree with all of Skybus's practices, I must say it has to be the smartest airline I've ever worked for when it comes to pinching a penny. Unfortunately, this is also at the cost of its employees; pilots mainly......for now.
Enough of that. We'll see how the rest of year 1 goes here; in the mean time, I'll repair myself financially so I can leave if things go south....ie our pay doesn't increase soon! Or if the IBT makes it in....I'll stay and stick it to them!!
Last edited by MIIVJ; 2nd December 2007 at 16:34.