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Old 06-30-2009, 03:34 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by OperatorError View Post
I don't disagree with you about trying to create mainline jobs. Truth of the matter is that the regionals airlines are here to stay. I doubt that United Airlines is interested in sending a 737 from Denver to Farmington, NM that only has 25 people aboard.
Hmmm. In that case, maybe Farmington shouldn't be served at all since a half full RJ loses a lot of money on the flight. But I guess the commuter airline is fine with it because they get paid for every seat anyway.
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