Originally Posted by MachTwo

Ok guys, let me explain expanded economics; buying airplanes is a capital investment, which means that it is a great way to lock in capital. Let's say, for the sake of understanding, that airplanes are houses, and I am an investor with other motives. I am going to dump a lot of capital in buying houses, which hold there value, and cannot be touched by a bankruptcy without a court order. By the time that happens, I can sell, trade, swap, even barter my assets for other assets or capital. Just because we are purchasing 18 aircraft, not leasing them, (really, I have to explain this) shows that they are diverting capital to a untouchable source. This also is a way of going, "Hey, come here for the quick upgrade, and make $20,000 for a couple of years. Oh! We have the HOTTEST flight attendants in the industry). The regionals that expanded there pay and benefits are serious about staying alive. Not Mesa.