Originally Posted by TurbineTime

It's been long believed that regional consolidation is imminent. This will obviously be happening amongst the NON-wholly owneds. Assuming this starts happening soon, the airlines with the best operational reliability will be the kingmakers. It would be best for everyone if those airlines also had the best pilot contracts. Consolidation will put a pause in the near/mid-term for contract improvements. The last any of us need is more Mesas in this world.