Originally Posted by andrzej
For some reason
www.Maxjet.com won't price August flights, but it does show a fare of ~$1500 R/T. I'm not sure if the taxes are included because it won't go to that point. Either way, I see a problem already. Their business plan was based on ~$2500 per seat R/T with occasional special offers. August is NOT the time to have SPECIALS.
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and finally, just because the airline is owned by few with deep pockets, it does not mean they are happy if they are loosing a mil or 2 a day..... no matter how deep your pockets are, the ride stops as soon as you don't see a light at the end of the tunnel.
Not only the fare level, but I think that the business plan was reported to be based on about 70% LF breakeven, and reports in another PPlace suggest that they may only be doing about 50% even with these lowered fares.
IME, those who have made megabucks have made them by knowing, amongst other things, when to call a halt to things that are not working.
But my scepticism may all prove to be unfounded ...