Originally Posted by
Navmode
Technically there's a 200 in CLT; even if it hasn't flown yet. With the closing of OGG/LIH/KOA, and the shrinking of HNL, I wouldn't be surprised if the 200 fleet were in the works to fly under a different partner.
Yes I understand two training events, thanks. Even with 1 CRJ 200 in CLT or wherever, that's 50 seat base pay. I would think Mesa's best route would be to get rid of all CRJ 200's and make the base pay 76 seats to avoid fence crossing. I wouldn't be surprised if Mesa talks United into making one of these Emb 175's a 50 seat extra first class airplane to save them millions in training or higher base pay. I'm sure Mesa would cover the lost revenue on this one airplane to save them a ton of money in the long run.

Never mind that. If you lose 26 seats of revenue with higher fuel burn. And you know you will never fill all of first class. 8 flights a day min, that would be pretty damn expensive. I think they're in a rock and a hard place. Either pay at least 76 seat pay rates min. Or let us cross the fence for greener pastures. I just hope that they have one bid with a chance to cross. Got some good buddies that would like that shorter commute.