Originally Posted by
johnso29
I was talking about the Skywest Codeshare. But this is one example. Thank you. Funny thing is, RJs have never fit into SWAs network anyway. Both Independence Air and ExpressJet have proved that flying RJs point to point is a failure.
Regardless, I was wrong. You were right. Thanks for providing the post. No more for me today. Played 18 holes in 90 degree heat. I'm out until tomorrow at the earliest. Have a good night everybody. Even you Carl and Purple.
FWIW, my statement was that WN management had not shown "MUCH" interest in outsourcing, not no interest. You and Sink drastically changed what I said with that single word change.
There was a bit of a battle back in the 05 timeframe in regard to volaris codesharing, and it was quite intense negotiations. Some of the codeshare was allowed, but it was fairly minimal.
My point was similar to yours johnso in that SWAPA have had it easier without the constant threat and constant desire to increase outsourcing that our management teams have shown. That being said, they showed excellent foresight and stood strong when it was brought up. So, by virtue of both SWAPA showing good foresight in fighting outsourcing and with not much push by management, you have a formula for a strong section 1.