The big part of these contacts is putting out a requirement and the various handling companies bid on it. Sometimes they throw in free/included services, but there isn't a relationship between cost and speed. The only purpose is for these contracts is saving $$$.
The airlines usually contract out handling for non hub locations, it doesn't make sense to interview, train, etc. staff for your one flight a week in Africa and the likes.
Source: my brother works at probably the largest MRO and hates his boss for promising random stuff, including ground handling, in contacts while being understaffed.
The airlines usually contract out handling for non hub locations, it doesn't make sense to interview, train, etc. staff for your one flight a week in Africa and the likes.
Source: my brother works at probably the largest MRO and hates his boss for promising random stuff, including ground handling, in contacts while being understaffed.