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Old 11th Jun 2011, 09:41
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FGD135
 
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What maths school did you go to fgd??
I suggest you have another read of my posts. I have been addressing two separate figures.

The first is the percentage that pilot salaries are of aircraft operating costs. I have found that, in the case of Qantas, the figure (from 2002/2003) is about 33% - which is contrary to the 4% figure being bandied about these forums. If "fuel and oil" are included in the operating costs then the figure becomes 20%.

The second is the number of dollars from each ticket sale that goes to pilot salaries. I have found that the figure is almost $10 - again contrary to the $1 figure that is popular on these forums.

35.42/221

= 16% far from ...
If you had read my post properly you would see that the correct math is in fact (25% x $35.42) / $221 = $9. Why 25% of? Because the $35.42 represents all staff but we are only interested in the pilot's component. If you had read my post you would know this.
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