But they are comparing like with like low cost or major they both are in the business of shifting people and cargo from point a to point b via means of aerial conveyances
Low cost base eh? Let's look at that assertion, a low cost carrier operating a 733 has to pay the the same in en route charges the same or maybe even a little more for fuel as a major operating the route with a 733. OK they pay their crews less but as we've heard on this forum that's not a major factor.
So where do they reduce costs then? Lower marketing and sales costs (Ryanair reckon they get 95% of their booking via the web) so much reduced travel agent commissions then. They charge for refreshments (5.50 or thereabouts for a sarnie and a cup of joe gotta be some serious profit in that). Oh yeah, and the biggie, higher aircraft utilisation equating to an average 1 to 2 more sectors a day per a/c bet THAT makes a difference to the sums!
Would it work on longhaul? Hard to say, nobody's really tried it since Sir Freddie and the markets changed since then. Some say the SLF won't hack the cramped seating over long haul sectors... wanna bet? check out the charters heading to Fl etc. Same stack 'em if you have to seat pitch arrangements. and the SLF reaction?...Come on down ...the price is RIGHT!!
Interesting idea though...anybody know where I can get some...hmmmm... let's see... I KNOW..(roll of drums)..TRISTARS...(look out Guv moment that's the second one in less than a month guess I better go and seek help or sedation or something)
