SkyWest is a good company to work for. They have a good history, and likely a good future. They have a lot of 200's, but likely a new RFP will replace some with E175/MRJ that are ordered. In years to come, if between SkyWest and XJT the loss of airframes is NOT replaced, they will likely still own a large portion of the new ERJ/MRJ coming into the US regional industry in the sum of 600 jets. So they can either sell their rights or take them and lease them. This gives them tremendous strategic leverage, probably orchestrated precisely because of their vulnerability to losing aging 50 seaters. Other regionals that grow off INC flying will need airframes that INC will have rights to.

Haters gotta hate. SkyWest pilots come out as cocky, like we are the Yankees, some dynasty airline. But we are still in the minor leagues, still a regional. Yesterdays best could be today's Comair. Sip some kool aid, it is tastey, but dont get drunk off it y'all.