Originally Posted by
TheManager
In the mean time, while they wait for those contracts to sunset, we start taking a hit on service reliability.
It sounds like we will see targeted cancellations at the regionals now. It will only get worse, and much worse before all the contracts sunset. As we add 717s, that helps dampen the problem. But when the 717 are all here, then we are right back in this mess, baring an order now for more similarly sized jets.
Sailing, let's say you're the CEO. WWYD?
I don't know how bad the real problem is. Lots of forum talk however DCI seems to be running fine. I suspect management is talking with every DCI carrier to insure they can meet their contract. If they can't take the aircraft back and fly them at the mainline.
I think a lot of the talk is simply regional managements trying to convince congress the sky is falling and to lift the new rules rather then just pay a livable wage.