'Is Flying First Class Doomed?'
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Fair enough - time will tell whether when they've "finished" spending tons of outlay costs, we see a drastic change in profits.
3 things to watch though:
3 things to watch though:
- Once you've gotten into the habit of spending, it's hard to break it, especially when airlines like EY are trying to outdo you every step along the way
- All these outlays could very mean high variable costs to maintain, even when the fixed sunk costs finish
- Amazon is great. But not their profits. In an effort to gain market share, they've lost profit
#92
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I worked for Emirates as crew for eight years. I was involved in an accident while out in Dubai which would have led to around two months of non working then a phased back schedule due to broken limbs. My contract was terminated within minutes of my appointment with my manager to discuss my accident. After eight years of service without a single day off sick. I was sent home three days later.
What part is complete rubbish DYKWIA?
What part is complete rubbish DYKWIA?
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I worked for Emirates as crew for eight years. I was involved in an accident while out in Dubai which would have led to around two months of non working then a phased back schedule due to broken limbs. My contract was terminated within minutes of my appointment with my manager to discuss my accident. After eight years of service without a single day off sick. I was sent home three days later.
What part is complete rubbish DYKWIA?
What part is complete rubbish DYKWIA?
So what does this have to do with travel in F? Maybe that the relatively-low costs and "attractiveness" of the F we see on foreign carriers are often subsidized by poorer working conditions.
Last edited by Mike Jacoubowsky; Sep 1, 2014 at 8:28 pm Reason: clarity