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At current oil prices it's likely that the decision pays off. He'll not fly the plane on a daily basis (post-election) and even many airlines are putting back n
by dx034 10y ago
At current oil prices it's likely that the decision pays off. He'll not fly the plane on a daily basis (post-election) and even many airlines are putting back new orders because old machines are overall cheaper at current prices. 20% less fuel for an expensive plane doesn't pay off at $50/bbl. And they probably fly at least 10x the distance of the Trump plane.
- nickpsecurity 10y agoHe didn't buy it at current oil prices or for rational reasons. It was an emotional buy in the past likely connected to ego. That it's a hand-me-down from a more successful businessman is where it gets funny for me. He finally topped him by riding in the more exclusive plane they all want.
- jonknee 10y agoCool story, but he bought the plane from Allen in 2011 when oil prices were about double the price today (it averaged $111/bbl for the year). Trump bought it not because of oil prices, but because it was huge (among other things, Allen used it as the team plane for the Seahawks).