By The Numbers: How Airline Operational Costs Are Broken Down

Running an airline is no easy business, and dozens of financial considerations must come into play for the management team at a major airline. We at Simple Flying have extensively discussed how airlines historically operate on wafer-thin profit margins, and how the difference between a bankrupt airline and a profitable one is often a carrier’s ability to manage its complex cost structure. While every carrier has its own unique operational model, some operational expenses are shared between every single airline, whether it be the most cost-conscious budget airline or a legacy carrier known for offering premium services.