Originally Posted by
calmwinds
It might be possible. Any alter ego would probably have to be completely separate. Separate employee group. Separate 121 certificate. And, then you risk upsetting your customers by skirting their agreement.
You'd certainly upset your labor, but I don't think American/Delta/United management would care at all. We have historical precedent set by TSA/GoJet and Chautauqua/Shuttle/Republic.