needed the most was the support of a carrier that could ramp-up really rapidly.<\/strong><\/p>\nAnd, this could further support the kind of growth profile that they had.<\/p>\n
Sun Country says-<\/h4>\n
We were a sizable operation, but not too big to where we we could give them the kind of service that they required.<\/p>\n
If they were going to other 737 operators like Alaska and Southwest that were really large, they wouldn\u2019t be able to give the kind of attention that we give them.\u00a0So, It was a good marriage.<\/em><\/p>\nThe other thing is, we get really good reliability out of older\u00a0737-800s. And, this is also the one which is their fleet type.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir number one focus, as they\u2019ve expressed to us deliver products reliably. And, that\u2019s what we commit to give.\u201d<\/p>\n
New fleet<\/h2>\n
Amazon does have its own fleet of aircraft, but it is not an airline.<\/p>\n
Instead, it prefers to work with other carriers to fly the cargo jets on their behalf to support their network.\u00a0The Amazon aircraft are mostly Boeing 767s.<\/strong><\/p>\nAmazon does have its own fleet of jets.<\/p>\n
Aircraft familiarity<\/h2>\n
Sun Country can keep costs down on the Amazon deal. It is because it is already familiar with the jet.\u00a0The company had a minimal learning curve to get the jets flying for Amazon.<\/strong><\/p>\nIn addition, the Boeing 737-800 is Sun Country\u2019s preferred fleet type. The pilots that it allocates for domestic services are also able to fly the cargo jets. This helps keep crew training costs down, too<\/strong>.<\/pre>\nSun Country is an all-Boeing operator.<\/h2>\n
The Sun Country airlines haven\u2019t been keen to launch its own freighter brand.
\nSome airlines operate passenger services alongside a cargo brand.<\/p>\n
\n- For example-\n
\n- Cathay Pacific flies passengers under its main brand.<\/li>\n
- And, cargo under the Cathay Pacific Cargo brand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Lufthansa has a similar model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cargo Business<\/h2>\n
However, Sun Country is not keen on moving in that direction, as\u00a0Mr. Bricker stated on a cargo business:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cIt\u2019s very difficult. It\u2019s actually a very concentrated industry with UPS, US Postal Service, FedEx. now, Amazon. Air freight is really concentrated. So you can either be a charter operator in that space and subject to the whims of those customers, or you can partner with somebody, and that\u2019s what we did.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\nSun Country Airlines benefits in the off-peak months from its cargo business with Amazon.<\/p>\n
Operation<\/h2>\n
Among airlines some operate both cargo and passenger brands.\u00a0The cargo operation is generally smaller than the passenger operation in the fleet count.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThe passenger and cargo worlds are also very different.<\/strong><\/p>\nCargo airlines generally fly fewer segments per day. While, passenger airlines try to fly their planes as much as possible. Also, cargo airlines usually fly older aircraft.<\/p>\n
Thank You.<\/p>\n
Stay safe and connected.<\/p>\n
Also, keep following for updates.<\/p>\n
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Amazon and Sun Country partnership for Cargo<\/h3>\n
Amazon and Sun Country partnership for Cargo<\/span><\/p>\n0\u00a0100\u00a00\u00a01<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Sun Country Airlines benefits in the off-peak months from its cargo business with Amazon.<\/div>\n
Sun Country Airlines benefits in the off-peak months from its cargo business with Amazon.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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