Originally Posted by
DMEarc
Saab, XJT is not in deep shyt. But they're not in a good spot either. You do have a great management team. But why would they be exploring options to move airplanes? Because the branded stuff is going well? NO.
But, everyone warned you guys about branded flying. You're management team though..."Hey who doesn't want to fly nonstop from Jacksonville to Tulsa?" The answer is EVERYONE.
Don't you think that if it was a profitable, promising route that other airlines would have already been on it.
And the best thing...how much you pilots are whoring yourself out for. ExpressJet (XJET) branded flying is no longer a regional airline. You are a major airline, flying your own routes under your own banner with your own gates. And you're willing to do it for $23 dollars an hour! But the employees over there are so starry eyed ..."we have an amazing contract, management loves us". Wake up XJET pilots, demand more.
Like I said, good luck XJET employees- this is only the beginning.
Saab- your business model is VERY similar. The problem with your branded stuff is- no one wants to go where your guys are flying. Poor load factors equal unhappy stockholders.
Dont talk to us about our pay, we practically lead the pay for 50 seaters................
Our management is cutting back thin routes, overall load factor is 51%, thats not too bad, and L/F is not as important as how much the tickets are.
And again our business model is not similar at all other than the a/c size.........
I would rather work with "starry-eyed" people who believe in their management than an apathetic group like your bunch.......
And from what I understand these planes would not be coming from the branded side, they would be purchased...............