Originally Posted by
rickt86
Its just not true, even UAL in the past has dropped MESA because of the product. It is why GOJET or MESA does not do 70% of UAL feed but instead Skywest airlines do. Same at DAL it is from reliable products with a few small airlines that pay less, have a less reliable product and low costs to whipsaw everyone else. Did you not look at that entire thread from the analyst lady about this? I am sorry if it hurts your feeling, however mainlines put the majority of their feed at a reliable product, even at a slightly higher cost, however they keep some bottom feeders in the mix to keep everyone in line. However its very clear why TS/MESA/CHQ/GOJET/Silver is not doing any real numbers for any airline.
Doesn't hurt my feelings, actually makes me laugh at you. The fact Skywest loaned Ual 80mil (and defered collecting 30+ mil in fees) might have a little to do with the fact they have do much flying.
Also, economies of scale make these larger regional airlines cheaper per hour than the smaller "bottom feeders", not necessarily more reliable.
Didn't you just vote for a concessionary contract at eagle? And you are going to call other airlines bottom feeders?