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CloudsBelow Feb 5, 2012 3:34 pm
Originally Posted by The Lev (Post 17957913)
He pointed out the CRJ weighed 10,000 pounds less than the ERJ and thus had much better operating economics (along with higher speed).

Interesting that despite high fuel prices, BBD lost out.
"roominess" = more weight

nave888 Feb 5, 2012 5:20 pm
Originally Posted by Stranger (Post 17957431)
Probably cheaper on absolute terms. So no need to fill the 74 seats. And if they do, even better.
I remember reading somewhere years ago that for a Hawaiian airline, the break even point for inter-island flights on the CRJ vs. DH4 was something like:

CRJ- Need 40-45 out of 50 seats full.
DH4- Need 34-40 out of 74 seats full.

I don't remember where that was, or even if the numbers are exact, but it was very close to that-- a half empty DH4 is better than a similarly-loaded CRJ.

Explains why airlines with seasonally varied traffic can stay afloat and keep routes! I know OS flies the DH4 to LWO year-round, which is usually quite full in the summer, but I've heard from people that in the off season, 25-40% LF is normal, with "C" not even opened! They can't lose TOO much money in the off season- if they did, they'd bring it down to a DH3 or cancel it all together (and funnel the pax to MUC on LH or WAW on LO).


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