Originally Posted by freezingflyboy

I know it was a joke. Flying the 50 seaters may not seem like the best business decision. But an even worse business decision is letting 25% of your fleet go to your competition. Thats why I can't believe Larry and CHQ CEO Whatshisname were so surprised that XJT kept the airplanes. The decision by CAL to drop XJT was not a cost-based decision. CHQ is more expensive (not including the operational...shortfalls) and DAL is more than happy to pay the same rates CAL was. Bottom line, I wouldn't start day dreaming about those XRs just yet. My money is betting they aren't going anywhere.