Originally Posted by USMCFLYR

And this is what I was questioning.
GoJet certainly wasn't one of the first regional jet operators around was it? As soon as the big partners decided to outsource their flying, I'll bet that multiple airlines came in with ever decreasing cost structures to win the contracts. But I'm no airline industry historian. I'm sure someone will be along to regale us with at least one version of history sure to answer all questions. Hey - isn't there a book out there called 'Flying the Line I/II' that probably lays this all out?

Flying the Line: The First Half Century of the Air Line Pilots Association: George E. Hopkins: 9780960970810: Amazon.com: Books

Flying the Line, Vol. 2: The Line Pilot in Crisis: ALPA Battles Airline Deregulation and Other Forces: George E. Hopkins: 9780960970834: Amazon.com: Books

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