The first location was an Inuit village with great salmon fishing; The second location had 2 natives and a fishing lodge. NOTHING ELSE.
Simply because a location has "great salmon fishing" is not proof that the reason for visiting the location was to fish for salmon. This forum is populated with a host of attractive people. Is that the reason you or I visit? No, and for someone to say, "Gerard and Syrup spend time on JWD and there are a lotta pretty girls there so that must be the reason they frequent the site", is fallacious to say the least. So, at best, your point is moot.
The same applies to the second location. However, perhaps if the flight logs were available it would be possible to see how long the layover was. Longer than it would reasonably take to visit with a couple of villagers? Also it would be interesting to know what the destination was after leaving this village. It wouldn't be likely that they'd fly off to another village while loaded down with fresh fish, would it?
Also, on the subject of the cost of the plane. This plane was purchased at a discounted price and required considerable renovations. This work was performed on a volunteer basis (of course). It is only in excellent shape because of the work of the local dubs. The pilots are dubs so there's no cost there. Flying is a legitimate means of transportation in Alaska and many people, dubs or not, own and operate their own planes. True, a smaller plane could have been purchased, but not for less money. Plus a smaller plane would not carry as many people. If you had the choice to buy a Lincoln or a Valiant, for roughly the same overall cost, what would it be? Well, actually I might choose the Valiant....but you get my point.....lol
Syrup