Originally Posted by
Ordell
Ok I have to ask as a non-pilot, why does Delta have sway over SkyWest in terms of what planes it can fly? If SkyWest wants to fly a 87.3k pound plane and Delta limits its regionals to 86k, what business is it of theirs? SkyWest pilots are SkyWest employees, not Delta employees, aren't they?
It's the Delta pilots that put the limit in their contract in order to protect their jobs. If Delta/United/AA could, they would have regional pilots flying 747s. SkyWest (and every other regional) are sub-contractors and fly under the limitations of their contract with their mainline partners.