Originally Posted by
Sumtinwong
Just so we are clear, the new contract didnt send Republic to bankrupcy. I'm sure their guys can chime in but my understanding of filing bankrupcy is to do what Mesa did, shed unprofitable aircraft. The contract should stay. I think Republic will come back pretty strong after this.
Strong? Define good? Mesa went from 210ish planes to what 90 at ch 11 exit? Pncl had how many 300 planes, shrunk to 145? Eagle 305 to 142? Define how history isn't against them. Add the catch 22 of this and pilot staffing.