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So no-union in order to protect from low-ballers thus giving you the ability to play the ultimate low-ball card by not being a labor threat. Got it!
That's up there with some of the garbage spewed by CAL '83-'85 hires.
Define "lots", and is it using the OO code? Because if it's any other airline code then it's [COLOR="Red"]more risk[/COLOR] to that airline, not Skywest. Either way, a majority of your operation is UAX, DL connection, and AA Eagle. Though Skywest bares some of the costs depending on the CPA, most things are paid for by airline you contract with.
Back your statement up with facts. How many regionals does Skywest undercut in cost?
How many regionals who are unionized are cheaper? Here some facts for you since you seem unable to come up with any:
Crew cost as percentage of hourly (non-fuel) operating cost that companies that have reported.
ERJ140/145
Republic - 23.2%
ExpressJet - 43.5%
Eage - 44.1%
CRJ200
PSA - 22.5%
Mesa - 26.1%
AirWis - 27.3%
Skywest - 28.7%
Pinnacle - 33.8%
ExpressJet - 35.1%
CRJ700
PSA - 22.2%
GoJet - 24.9%
Mesa - 27.5%
Skywest - 27.8%
ExpressJet - 36.9%
Eagle - 44.0%
E170
Republic - 24.2%
Compass - 42.2%
CRJ900
Mesa - 29.5%
Skywest - 33.2%
ExpressJet - 35.7%
Pinnacle - 38.6%
Again, you're equating guys crossing a picket line with Skywest pilots. That's an ignorant comparison.
Why do labor groups unionize?