Fuel Surge Model

Airline Route Profitability & Jet Fuel Surge Optimizer

Triggered by @DailyLoud Report: United, American & Southwest cut unprofitable flights
Jet Fuel Price
$3.45 / gal
+24.5% vs Q1 Benchmark ($2.77)
Routes Flagged for Cut
4 of 12
Below 8.0% margin threshold
Network Capacity Preserved
66.7%
8 routes retained profitable
Selected Route Margin
-4.2%
MDW → STL (Southwest)

Network Strategy Presets

Jet Fuel Price $3.45 / gal
Minimum Operating Margin Cut Threshold 8.0%
Average Ticket Fare Yield $89.00
Chicago (MDW) to St. Louis (STL)
Southwest Airlines (Representative Short-Haul)
Cut / Unprofitable
Operating Cost / Flight
$3,698.10
Total Revenue / Flight
$11,125.00
Net Profit Margin
-4.2%
Break-Even Load Factor
74.5%
Route fails 8% minimum margin threshold under $3.45/gal fuel surge; recommend suspension.

Network Route Margin Distribution

Interactive Flight Cut Analysis

Carrier Flight Schedule & Cancellation Audit

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Status Route Distance Capacity Fuel Burn Direct Cost Net Margin
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