True DAL or UA may try to push SKW around for compensation and rates..

But, at the same time, the ability to successfully staff a well performing regional airline operation will become a key factor in the very near future...

For example, If I was to hire even a cleaning company, a pool company or a landscape company for my home, I would like to make sure that they have the ability to perform the service.

What good would be some vendor who maybe the cheapest but the ability to staff the operation and perform satisfactory service is questionable???

I believe, that in the years ahead, SKW and other decent regionals, will have that as an advantage and a selling point in exchange for a higher price for services....