Originally Posted by
2StgTurbine
The Q is an efficient airplane that should easily make money. It would be in the best interest for UAL to modify the contract to keep Pinnacle around because it would cost a lot more money to start up a Q400 operation at another regional. However, I cannot imagine UAL being able to comprehend the idea of paying more money upfront to save money in the future.
OR they could be hoping to cut our costs in bkrptcy thus making their lower rates more palatable.