Originally Posted by
Flyby1206
The wholly owned carriers definitely fit in that group(eagle, PSA, pdt, pinnacle, others?). The word "affiliate" carrier could be used to refer to a United Express/UAL relationship, in my opinion. Either way it would be a legal battle that the newhire has to fight on their own depending on how JB interprets things.
Affiliates » SkyWest Airlines
Depends on the definition of "Affiliate." Using the one defined under Sec 15 of the PEA, I'd say it wouldn't count since United/Delta/whomever owns less than 30% of the carrier. You are right thy it would trigger a legal battle, though.