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.
Amen brother...let's not forget how bad the J4J's were treated...correct me if I am wrong but isn't PDT & PSA the only two remaining wholly owned regionals? AE was, but no longer? Not good to be the redheaded stepchild at the regional level. Riding only daddy for distribution of routes and not able to contract yourself out like others. Any day daddy can say bye-bye...Air-Whiskey is around because they helped to bail out Airways back in the day...what a nice thing to do...it's never about the pilots, their feelings or families...in any occupation if you wear a suit you are working for "the man". It's cost savings and productivity...management always wins. Question is, where do you stand in the matrix.