Delays

[Ger93]

Hi, I'm new to this. I am getting delays on most of my routes due to scheduling - I am flying my 2 routes constantly and get getting a LF of between 50% - 65% my turnaround time is 20 mins, should I re-schedule my routes to 50mins turnaround time or is this too long??

Also, would appreciate any tips on how to increase my Loadfactor on most of my routes to 80% + if possible.

My aircraft are 2 x SF34 Flying between EIDW - EGCC and EIDW - EGSS, I cancelled flights that were returning a LF of 40%.

Thanks,

Ger.

[Tivec]

Heya Ger,

When you create the route, you will see the estimated risk of having schedule related delays on the same line where you set the turnaround times. I usually set my turn around times so I have around 10-15% risk, though I could probably increase my times by a few minutes to lower it further.

As for load factor, this will start out quite low (50-60, sometimes even lower) but as your route image increases you will start seeing more passengers on your flights. Marketing helps to increase your image - investment like that usually return lots of money. I also see that you have quite some competition on your flights to Gatwick, you might want to lower the prices or reschedule to other destinations.

Good luck!

[Ger93]

Thanks Tivec for your suggestions, will check these out and make a few changes and see how I get on - Thanks again for the reply

Ger.