Originally Posted by
PropDriver
Most, of not all, of those 145s are flown on a pro rate agreement rather than a capacity purchase agreement. That flying is extremely cheap for United since TSA and United share the risks. It's so cheap, United will most likely keep those planes around for a while. I see no reason why United would give TSA 175s in exhange for parking 145s.
According to United we have both. Not sure how many of each. Mainlines have moved to get rid of Pro Rate Flying (with the exception of EAS routes) because it is more profitable for them to go with CPAs. That is why 95% of UAL's agreements are CPAs.
Not sure but I think UAL pays for all our gas. That is a big reason to get rid of the 145s. Fuel isn't cheap any more.
But you could be right, UAL may decide to keep them for a while. Will be interesting to see what happens over the next couple of months.