Originally Posted by
WesternSkies
Skywest is a business with all the business things like...*customers*.
Our customers decided to renew (buy) a smaller amount of flying than they had before.
Xpressjet is transitioning to a dual class fleet and even then they are hopeful that United will have to keep the 145 lift with new *profitable contracts*. Profitability is a business thing too.
Inc block hours have been shrinking yoy. United has selected other airlines to fly the 145. They sure aren't at skyw.
I wouldn't be surprised to see a reversal of trend here. I believe UA was going for the lowest bidder and they may not get what they have bargained for, e.g. C5? We may see some of that coming back to XJT (or SKYW).