Originally Posted by
Yabadaba
390 Q 400's (1050+ Dash 8) flying don't make them that rare. Most are out of North America so it may seem like it.
Where did the 11 Lynx planes go? Horizon, Skyservice, Western Europe, and RAH I think? Doubt anyone wants or has the money for 35 extra planes right now... especially in the US.
I dont mean to start a fight or anything, but im not sure you understand how this all works. If RAH or SKW are quoted a lease rate that allows a profit with the fixed fee from UAL, then its an instant money maker.....on paper. Its up to the individual company to balance the cost of crews and other staffing requirements within the profit on paper to determine if its viable.
The Q is a rare plane is the sense theres only so many flying in the USA. The only USA carrier that flys for UAL and currently has a complete and ready Q program is RAH.