Originally Posted by
gojo
I never said that they were stupid. In fact I said the opposite. Indeed they're smart, and I'm pretty sure they could build up Express Jet into a lucrative business like Skywest if they wanted to. To imply that they're having buyers remorse for purchasing Express Jet and ASA is saying that they are stupid. I'm pretty sure the knew what they were getting when they bought them.
Yes, you implied that they are very sophisticated and know what they are doing.
But that's why I am puzzled by all these arguments about smoke and mirrors etc. All the arguments in this threat boil down to the believe that INC is out to get XJET - for being a union shop or whatever.
I am sure they looked at all the options and came to the conclusion that it isn't worth their time and effort. Maybe they could have done more - who knows - but I assume they explored pretty much every avenue.
INCs MO is to deploy capabilities (assets and pilots) where they can be most profitable. SKYW owns the equipment - XJET does not (not sure about ASA). SKYW can move things from UA to AA or DL as they have been doing. I don't think XJET can do that since UA owns the gear (I know there was some AA flying but that was extremely limited from what I understand). And if UA finds a lower bidder - which they apparently did with C5, flying goes there....
I have no dog in this race. But there is value in bringing some rational thinking into the discussion. That will help potential new hires to form their opinion instead of clinging on to false hopes.
It sucks for everyone at XJET but I don't think creating "what if's" and "could have's" is meaningful.