Anonymous | 3:12 p.m. March 20, 2008
Ok if they are laying off that many people, ummm what
about the merger with nw airlines. How is that going to effect everything. Or will there be a merger.
Jim | 8:05 p.m. April 20, 2008
The airlines are complaining about saving fuel, there are programs that are available to save the industry millions but we just can't get the CEO's to listen.


Below are potential fuel savings for the following aircraft PER FLIGHT based on 180 minute ETOPS.

Aircraft Fuel Savings Daily Savings Annual Savings
($3.37/gal.)

B-767 9565 lbs $4811 $1,756,015 B-777 4082 lbs$2053 $749,345
B-757 3552 lbs$1786 $651,890
B-737 3395 lbs$1707 $623,055

Less fuel, carbon credits, a cleaner environment, increased operational flexibility and improved efficiency can all help to offset the present high cost of fuel.

The programs are out there but you have to look....or at least listen. Try googling "long range fuel and oxygen planning and you can get smart with some new ideas.

Captain Stabile

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