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Old 04-16-2014 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by tsquare
Well now that is the crux of this entire discussion, isn't it? If you cannot fulfill your contract because of crew shortages, then those agreements are in peril. I believe that we kicked Mesa to the curb a few years ago for failure to live up to their end of their agreements. It's supply and demand going forward. We demand a certain level of feed. If you cannot supply it, it will have to come from somewhere. If the pilot shortage is true, it doesn't take a rocket surgeon to connect the dots.
Your comments are spot on. All regional contracts include performance. You can't perform the flying due to lack of pilots, the contract is void.

Express jet has 357 RJs 50 seats or less. There is but one way out of their mess.