Originally Posted by disco inferno

Negotiations for a new contract have nothing to do with our current fianacial situation. We signed a money losing contract with United. That was all Skywests' fault. Unless we all work for free, they will continue to lose money. If Skywest wants to turn XJT around, they need to negotiate a new contract with United.

Sure we will shrink no matter what. However distasteful everyone finds 50 seaters, there is still a niche market for them. There isn't a 500 aircraft market for them, but there is a market. We have 140 XR's at XJT. I doubt those will go anywhere anytime soon. Unless another regional can find about 1,700 guys to staff those, I'd say XJT won't be shutting their doors anytime soon.