Originally Posted by
jsled
Thats nice to say...but where is the proof? Yes the 50 seaters are shrinking. But not near as fast now with an additional 65 RJs from Air Willy, which are a necessity since 61-700s that were ordered to replace the shrinking 50 seat RJ flying aren't coming. See my post above. Spin it how you want....enjoy the stagnation. 😉
I agree this is an RJ reshuffle versus increase. The only reason there is no proof is because of timing with the express carriers. If UA were to announce the death of Expressjet as UAX and most likely some more Skywest 50 seat reductions it would impact those carriers being able to staff their carriers. When the end is announced there will be a mass exodus of pilots from Expressjet. Do it too soon before Air Wisc starts and the operation on the UAX side melts down.
Only time will tell for sure but later in the year should produce answers to whether this is an increase or shuffle.