Originally Posted by
BoilerUP
It likely won't affect AWAC at all, if it does happen.
Opening a PHL domicile for Republic is just a way for them to save on the dozens of nightly hotel rooms there as they have MANY daily flights in PHL and have for some time. AWAC is and probably will be the dominant 50 seat Express carrier in PHL for years to come, and it is our largest base by a wide margin.
The 50 seat jets are on the chopping block according to Airways. I know it is not like they are going to get rid of them over night, but they want to phase them out with newer and larger aircraft.