Originally Posted by
Hurryage65
Skywest cannot operate all the 175s with current routes/staffing. Xjt will get the planes if we are going to get them regardless of contract. Don't drink the koolaide of take concessions or no new planes. I'm glad only 17% are dumb enough to believe them
You seem to forget that the 200s will slowly go away. The 175's are what mainline wants, not 50seat weight restricted RJs. As 200's go away, those pilots will simply transfer to the 175 or MRJ when the time comes.
The amount of money that XJT loses on a daily bases, I find it very hard to believe that you'll get new airframes unless you all turn it around quick. The last quarterly call didn't seem too promising...
As for staffing, so far so good. Classes have been in 30-40 range. How long that will last is anyone's guess.