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by throwaway2037 781 days ago 

    > They could keep extra planes and staff around ready to replace an incoming flight if it's delayed
This seems unrealistic. The cost would be prohibitive.
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dotancohen 780 days ago
This was the norm a few decades ago. Spare pilots and other aircrew at all airports, even spare aircraft at large hubs.
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sofixa 780 days ago
Compare ticket costs a few decades ago to now.
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