Starting in Stapleton server, I decided to build an ariline in Rhodos, Greece. Unfortunately at that time there was another new company coming into the Greek market - rendering the main trunk line to Athens non-profitable. Despite interlining with various sizable partners, I notice that I can barely afford the lease payment after a week of operation.
My fleet is full of leased Q400A but my load factor is only 60% - which is obviously not enough. I thought about reverting flights to new destinations other than Greece but choices are limited. I thought about radical changes like returning some Q400 and buying a MD80 instead (for flights to European/Middle East Capitals)…Still I am kinda worried about such bold change.
Or I really should start up another business elsewhere with less fierece compeition?
Welcome! … And remember: A conection to the midle east (whatever city) will not help, if you dont have enough via-pax, coming from Europe, continueing with your company to Israel, Egyp, Libanon, Turkey, etc. …