Originally Posted by
Vertisch
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.
The wholly owned model doesn't work for mamma bear anymore. Is that the pilot's fault? Nope! I've got friends @ every current wholly owned & want them to have the best careers possible. No one should lose a job b/c another company took flying....unfortunately, MBA brains don't think like this.