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.