In this edition of “Ask the Expert” we’re examining a reader’s question about estimating airline route profitability: “My air service development consultant has always been reluctant to estimate route profitability, especially when presenting at airline HDQ visits or air service conferences. My consultant claims the estimates would probably be wrong, so it’s better to rely […]
International Council on Clean Transportation finds Hainan and ANA operate the most fuel-efficient transpacific flights The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released its 2016 fuel efficiency ranking of 20 airlines operating nonstop flights between the mainland United States and East Asia and Oceania. Powered by BTS (Bureau of Transportation Statistics) data provided by the […]
International Council on Clean Transportation finds low fuel prices and high travel demand undercut overall fuel-efficiency gains in aircraft operations in 2015 and 2016 The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released its 2015/2016 fuel efficiency ranking of U.S. domestic airlines with results showing that a sharp increase in revenue passenger miles (RPM) […]
Whether you’re new to air service development or a seasoned veteran, working with and interpreting air service data can present a complex set of challenges and idiosyncrasies. If you’ve ever found yourself throwing your hands in the air and blurting, “I’m out,” to anyone within earshot of your office, you’re probably not alone. Even the […]