I agree with you on all counts...

Uncle Phil got a good deal with the Q400's and CRJ's. They have firm orders on those, but your are right it really is not guaranteed.

The city pairs I saw for the -900 were interesting, up and down the coast and mexico and canada. My only response to it is it may be wishful thinking. We don't have the staffing and will not have the staffing by the time all 16 are on the property.

If it all happens, I hope there is a contract or it really will not be worth it.

The real interesting part I think will be when the rates are decided in Mid December. It will either be an exodus or standing room only for the equipment. I am hoping for exodus, otherwise I can see the boys on nonconnah maneuvering to split the pilot group further with Delta flying.