Originally Posted by
amcnd
Well they just found 40 pilots... (Closing PDX EMB base). But the UA press release about the 175 routes says they will retire 50 seaters as the 175's come on line.... And OO just added 6 200's this month... Mostly for our at risk stuff i guess... Yes i can also say i saw the "operated by Expressjet" planes at the hanger. End game 200's will go away. They have them on short term leases i bet... Wish i ha a 5 year crystal ball!!! I could see a merger of ASA/SKY.. Maybe in 4-5 years. Republic is doing it. And i think the savings will win out at SkyWest also...
Yes, I knew about PDX but couldn't say anything. Of course United said 50-seaters were going away...XJT's 135s. Until you see a press release specifically saying United is offering a deal to draw down SkyWest's 200s it's not in the plan. If you ever do, you can bet most of them will already have a back-up plan in place.