View Full Version : Profit Margins in the Airline Industry
shon7
13th Apr 2002, 20:39
Everyone seems to be harping about how the profit margins are so small in the airline business and how it is just a "nickle and dime" kind of existence. However, there is no dirth of new entrants or people who want to start up new airlines.
So my question is:
1. What explains this irrational behaviour?
2. Are profit margins really that low?
Devils Advocate
14th Apr 2002, 10:29
Maybe take a look at the thread: Jet Blue (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50110)
Big risks, enormous revenue numbers, potentially big profits.
shon7
14th Apr 2002, 19:44
That is one of the best posts/replies I have ever seen. Thanks for the info Devils Advocate.
You as they say "put it all in perspective."
On another note - do you know / have any info. on what kind of Yeild Management System Jet Blue is using?
Devils Advocate
15th Apr 2002, 06:07
I've put a reply as to what Revenue Mgmt product they're using into the post / link above.