Originally Posted by
Lambourne
So they tell DL and UA the rates don't work. DL and UA show them the signed contracts, just like the express carriers did to the majors during their own financial troubles. DL and UA will tell SKYW if they want reduce the flying prior to contract expiration, then they will need to pay the penalties outlined in the agreement. Just so happens DL and UA are trying to reduce the number of 50 seaters so they win with the reduction and they get to hit SKYW for a breach of contract.
The cuts are going to be deep and there will be plenty of pilots in the pipeline when this is over to stave off any shortage for quite some time.
This is correct. The time is rapidly approaching that CPA flying is becoming to expensive for the majors. At that point the unions and the company will come together to bring the regionals in-house. The pay rates are already negotiated, but right now it is still cheaper to give the flying out of house.
Regional pilots deserve better pay and work rules, believe me I was there......But with better pay and work rules comes more expense. DL and UA will not increase what they pay for the CPAs and they don't care if SkyWest takes their ball and goes home. SkyWest is a great airline but that means nothing.