lowest cost per mile aircraft
The average cost per seat mile is around 7 to 8 cents for low cost carriers and 11 to 12 cents for network carriers. Labor and fuel are the largest expenses, accounting for about 12% of the total cost. On average, a pilotâs salary begins at $36,000 and caps around $196,000.irect maintenance on the airframe is around $200, engines are around $140, and maintenance burden is around $140, for a total of $480. Also added to this cost is depreciation of $247 and aircraft rental of $216. An average flight on an American Airlines MD-88 costs $4938.5 per hour.