""""""""First, 45 a/c equates to no more than 225 CA’s and 225 FO’s (5 crews or 10 total pilots per a/c) and 2% more in pilot pay will not affect the outcome of this RFP. 2% more in pilot pay doesn’t increase our cost by 2%, remember that there are so many other factors that go into the Q’s operating cost (training, Mx, FA’s, etc). You’re drinking way too much Kool-Aid!"""""""""


The differential payroll overhead to operate the aircraft (between 200 and 700 rates) is a zit on an elephants butt. +1 on your post. Skywest will get "last look" at this RFP and adjust accordingly.