Originally Posted by
DOGIII
If not, why was this flying outsourced to begin with?
I am sure there could be other advantages as well but doesn't it usually come down to cost...
Major airlines, by keepimg thousands of apps on file from regional pilots, lower the cost of mainline salaries. That way they don't have to pattern bargain to get pilots in the door, i.e. Airways doesn't have to pay Delta rates to attract pilots.