09-05-2016, 05:20 PM
(09-01-2016, 08:40 PM)sargester Wrote: For the past 2 updates, I have been having the problem where my load factors on a route will still be low even though i have lowered prices and even in some cases cut back on flights. For Example let's use one of my routes with B6 (me) and DL(A.I.) JFK-SLC
.Me 4x a day all Y service and with prices slashed 50% under Delta's, Load factor= 46.8% (EMB-190 all 4 flights)
.DL 2x a day J/Y service with 757-200 L/F=higher than mine (not too sure how to check) but if the math makes sense it's 64.6%
So to sum it up, how to I compete against other airlines I guess. Somebody please explain.
You need to improve you service in general. I don't know the specs of you airline but think about it like this. Me as a customer why would I fly on a small airline with maybe cheaper prices but does not get me from Point A to D. If you only fly from Point B to C or A to B then I might as well pay higher for the ease of one airline. Increase the number of routes you have and use better seats and aircraft.