Originally Posted by
lavService
My theory still stands that Delta extended the contract in order to sue Republic/Shuttle for breach of contract and either bring United and or American into the same world of hurt that Delta is in. Republic and or Shuttle will most certainly have to declare bankruptcy for their failure to meet contract obligations. Could that be the reason to put the new United 175's on the Republic certificate? Shield the Republic side from the world of hurt Shuttle is going through. Heller already bounced or was fired how long until Bedford can find a better gig?
Why would Delta do that? The 145s are not going to be the first thing staffed and have the fastest upgrade. There will be pilots to fly it. Furthermore, if Delta really wanted to bring other airlines into "the same world of hurt" and perhaps do a huge amount of damage they could purchase a regional that mainly does flying for another mainline carrier and put those planes/pilots where you want them. In this environment it would be devastating to mainline feed.