Originally Posted by
FlyGood
Because Mesa can do it cheaper due to the fact that their pilots are treated much worse than we are. United just goes with lowest bidder. I think moving into Houston would be best business decision RAH could make (if they're even allowed to make base decisions anymore, might be up to mainlines, idk). A lot of mesa pilots would jump ship for the same airplane, base, and double the pay. We'd probably get those 12 airplanes back since Mesa wouldn't be able to staff them.
I find it hard to believe mesa is going to be able to staff those new airplanes. They are short pilots now and we're just entering the spring/summer season. They simply can't do it without some sort of new contract which is nowhere in sight.
If RAH management were smart they'd going right into IAH and, just like you said, offer those guys the same airplane and base with twice the pay. I wish the best for those who are more senior at Mesa and I know they'd lose seniority. But we can only control our own destiny and they seem to be in trouble as it is. Perhaps that would kickstart some sort of desperation contract from their management, but I'll let them tell you about that likelihood.