Focus on Trip Cost Instead of Seat Count

David Neelman emphasizes the importance of focusing on trip cost as opposed to seat count. He argues that larger airlines prioritize filling more seats on their flights, but he believes that trip cost is a more significant factor. By utilizing smaller aircraft with lower operating costs, airlines can achieve profitability even with fewer seats filled. Neelman's experience in Brazil taught him the value of trip cost, and he applies this principle in Breeze Airways.