Originally Posted by
squall line
So if I am reading press releases correctly, the 30 UAL is buying to be operated by still an unnamed regional, will start coming online or at least delivered beginning Jan 2014. Skywest's begin 2nd qtr right? I'm amazed this unnamed regional hasn't been publicly announced yet. I realize this is the whole point of the thread, but considering these planes will start to arrive before OO's, I've got to think this announcement will be any day now. Recruiting, training planning etc doesn't happen overnight!
My guess is it is partly going to Compass, who is in contract negotiations. They don't want the union in a position of power to ask for money.
The contract goes to binding arbitration soon with arguments ending in September. I would expect an announcement Then if they are going there.