Originally Posted by
md11phlyer
Skywest is not a regional airline and is therefore not 'leading the industry.' What 'region' does SKW operate in? All of the US is a region? Companies like Great Lakes, Colgan, Big Sky, etc. are the only true 'regionals' remaining. Skywest is a major airline and until their pay, work rules, etc. exceed those of other majors they are not 'leading the industry.'
This is the attitude that will promote progression for the industry and our profession. The 'at least we're better than Mesa' attitude is a load of sh#t. Start comparing yourselves to United, Delta, etc. as you're doing their flying now anyway.
yes and no. In my opinion that is. So long as they can be scope claused from flying anything with 100 or more seats in it they aren't a major. Revenue amount or not. Until they are allowed the freadom of choice between aircraft they aren't a major. And yes if they could I'm sure XJT or SKW would fly a 737 on a couple routes because they are much more efficient. They are stuck on regional jets so they are a regional.