Originally Posted by
Squallrider
They would need huge fences because the costs to train and force displace people would be huge. This discussion has been going on since expressjet was bought. Synergies would be a pro if you think expressjet will be around, and with all the 50s they have its not likely unless they become small and then the value of synergy goes down anyway. I agree it's all about money but they can't keep losing it either by pouring it into expressjet
I have read here on APC (a beacon of FACT) that the attrition rate at XJT is approximately 70 per month. Not sure what the current number of pilots on the roster is now, but if that rate continues it won't take long for them to become small.
Synergy also includes economy of scale. Training Dept, HR Dept, Scheduling, etc. Everything consolidates. Skywest largest regional in the U.S. with 4 to 6 thousand pilots. A determining factor in contract awards has to be staffing levels. Definitely a feather in the cap.