I was told E190 parking lines are painted at the new 71 gates in SFO, I couldn't imagine them painting those on brand new gates if they didn't intend to purchase some? I remember Delta had new 717 lines painted in LAX long before any big announcement was ever made.

Also rumor has that SkyWest will manage the E190's, including SkyWest flight attendants and sim in Denver, but will be flown by mainline pilots. If UAL's ambitions is just that, would that be legally possible considering AFA's contract or current ALPA contract?

Not much for rumors, but I thought these were pretty interesting.

Thanks in advance from a hopeful new hire.