Could the CSeries give EasyJet a new zest?https://www.aviationanalytics.com/2017/10/23/cseries-give-easyjet-new-zest/ "
The bottom line Our analysis shows that the CS100 would have an average seat cost in the range of £53.32 for EasyJet, which is 2.5% higher than its current fleet average of £51.98 and probably close to that of the A319 given that the airline operates a mix of A319s and A320s which make up the fleet average figure. This represents a remarkable improvement on the economics of previous regional jets, would we would traditionally expect to have an 8-10% cost premium on those of large aircraft, reflecting the considerable fuel efficiency achieved by Bombardier. The CS100 thus offers EasyJet an opportunity to enlarge its network at smaller airports and enter underpenetrated markets where it would face less competition, with seat costs that still enable it to offer a low cost product. A 15% reduction in risk for a 2.5% increase in costs looks like a good trade off to us. Will the new EasyJet CEO agree?"