Originally Posted by
Mercyful Fate
LOL, like I told you before SKW could go away completely and would not impact me one bit. If that isn't hint enough for you, you can continue doing what ever speculating you want. For all you know, I could work for Delta. You ever considered that?
No.
You're clearly a SKYW fanboy, which, in and of itself, I have no problem with. Like I said, they are a quality regional operator and run a fairly good show. I give them credit for that. Every place has lifers, and the "lost decade" has put more in that position than otherwise would have happened. So I get that.
But the fact remains that they will not be permitted to operate larger equipment outside of a massive scope sale or an IndyAir style, all in gamble. The scope sale isn't going to happen. Your ride to the stars stops with the 76 seaters at current weights. Its possible to get more, but only as a result of horse trading for a greater reduction at the lower end, or perhaps a new deal with AS/VX or even picking up some flying currently done by other regionals.
You will not be getting larger equipment from DL. That ship has sailed. If you find another way, it puts your entire DCI partnership at risk, which is why your friend JA won't do it. SKYW grew a lot because they got their pilots to "deal them an ace" when they needed it the most. But don't expect any cards under the table from DALPA. You won't be getting any.