Originally Posted by
PDTPILOT
I don't want anyone to lose their job but you would think being a wholly owned carrier would have some benefits. We did furlough a couple years back as more flying was given to AWAC and other regionals. When allegheny/PDT merged we operated over 100 dash 8's. Were now at 44 and shrinking rapidly without replacement aircraft in sight. So yeah there is a little but of bad sentiment when our parent companies would rather give to other carriers than their own blood.... Would u be a little bitter if your parents left their inheritance to your cousin instead of you?
Unfortunately in this industry the wholly-onwed aren't viewed as loving children. Its more like the fat kid that is costing them too much. I agree there should be some benefit to being owned by the carrier, but in the end the flying is just going to go to who can do it for two cents cheaper. Just look at Comair.