Originally Posted by
rickt86
Also could be 375 RJs flying for AA, thats about 125 more planes than right now. This also leaves room for other turbo props on top of that. It is not impossible that Eagle will be 250 airplanes, with 150 outsourced, well outsourced again since Eagle is already outsourced. Not saying that is the most likely outcome, but it is still possible. The ability for place to hire over the next 12 months and industry movement will be the biggest factor.
Sure there will be a net increase in rj's for AA, and eagle won't be completely dissolved. The end solution is whatever whipsaws us into the lowest wages and biggest concessions. And all of this will take some time to do, but not forever. How long did it take skywest to replace mesa dash's and crj's?
The only thing that may slow this is the lack of furloughed regional pilot applying to the replacement carrier. If I'm furloughed, I won't be seeking employment at republic, skywest, etc. And that is one less ATP available come August.