Amount of seats on an international flight to breakeven.

[forsberc]

What is the average amount of seats required to "breakeven" on international, long haul flights? I am interested in several +4000nm routes, though they have around 60 average daily passengers. If I fly DC-86 or B703s, would these routes be viable? I know they won't be huge money makers, but as long as they don't loose money, I'm happy.

Anyone know about this?

[alexgv1]

Which time era is this? I've heard in jet age times it's generally worth flying the long haul routes of 100+ pax.

[forsberc]

I am in Jet Age 4, though I wouldn't mind knowing what's true in the other worlds as well.

Thanks!

[thedr2]

You probably could break even on those routes, but your margins would be very small.

[schro]

The breakeven point also depends greatly on the plane and current cost of fuel.

Since I like to maintain my margins rather than flying for net zero income, here's about what I'd consider:

Jet Age
- 150+ pax on a DC-8-60 series
DOTM
- 120+ pax on a 727-200Adv in a heavy premium config (3/20/120ish) (you can do 5000nm+ with a fuel stop)
- 140+ pax on a 727-200Adv in more standard config (15/144)
- 180+ (with at least 12 C class) on a 757-200