Why can airplanes print money?


Why can airplanes print money? The answer is no. That would really be something wouldn't it? What's known as a money dispenser hack among crew members is at times used to prank other cabin crew members. But there is no truth to the on board printer printing out reams of money for pilots to take home.


How do airlines make money?

Airlines are in business to make money and even though they may be on the receiving end of government bailouts from time to time, the bulk of their revenue comes from travelers. Aside from the cost of tickets themselves, airlines can also collect fees from passengers that help to add to their profit margins.


Which is the richest airline in the world?

By company revenue Delta Air Lines is the largest by revenue, assets value and market capitalization.


How is EasyJet so cheap?

Both Ryanair and EasyJet uniquely use one genre of plane, 737 and a320 family respectively. All employees: pilots, mechanics, flight staff etc therefore solely require training for that one vehicle. Both training costs and even more valuable – the currency of the low-cost – time, is drastically saved.


Do airlines pay pilots differently?

The airlines pay their pilot's different hourly rates depending on which aircraft they fly. As a general rule, the larger the aircraft, the higher the hourly rate.