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?
Delta has zero sway over what Skywest flies. Skywest however wanted to fly for Delta. In the agreement they signed they stated they will abide by the scope restrictions in Delta's contract.