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"DHL has already gone through the pain of building a system that allows them to coordinate with a lot of different subcontractors. It would be easier for them to just work with one very reliable company but they have chosen to work with many. DHL can't own the airlines but they can provide the coordination. That way, they minimize the cost of the airlift service and maintain much greater control. They are in it for the long term this time. They are planning for a sustainable growth."
This is a core argument. Unless you're humping the load to King Salmon, the $ for an operator is in connecting international customers. Consequently, the pressure on contracts will come from off shore as well. Ever consider what the PTY crews are negotiating for?