- a large percentage of airliners are already owned by leasing companies
- airline flights are dispatched
- airlines hedge fuel prices in advance.
- pilot training is done on specific models and they do route checks. Their "personal business model" is based on seniority at one airline, not like Uber drivers
- virtually anybody can start a new airline under the above rules.
- airlines are heavily regulated
- slots are owned by airlines
- pilot unions control major US airlines
- a large percentage of airliners are already owned by leasing companies
- airline flights are dispatched
- airlines hedge fuel prices in advance.
- pilot training is done on specific models and they do route checks. Their "personal business model" is based on seniority at one airline, not like Uber drivers
- virtually anybody can start a new airline under the above rules.