Originally Posted by
avi8tor614
Was just in Phoenix. Saw the N numbers with my "Own eyes." We are getting 8 very very soon (Ejets) possibly 4 more after. My theory. United and American probably pay us way more than other regionals. They reward good work. JO just doesn't give it out and won't until he has to. How could Commutair and transrates possibly get better deals than mesa. Just think about it. He will drag this labor issue as long as he can
Saw what N numbers? Painted on planes? In an order book? Please clarify where you saw these n numbers. If they were on planes that Mesa is getting or currently owns, they would have been announced a while ago. If they were in an order book and the info wasn't public, you wouldn't have access to it...if you did you'd most likely be on an NDA. Not saying more planes at Mesa isn't possible or isn't happening, but I don't see how your statement that you saw the registration numbers for future Mesa aircraft makes sense.
Your theory that UA/AA pay Mesa more than other regionals is pure looney tunes. AA would keep all flying at their wholly owneds if cost wasn't an issue. But it is, and crappy companies like Mesa/gojet exist and can undercut other airlines, partly due to cheaper labor. So long as performance meets a semi decent standard, contracts with bottom feeder regionals will be continued.