Originally Posted by
ReadyRsv
United routinely bails out the regional carriers and helps them out with recruiting etc. See also: CPP, renewing non performing carriers, capital investments in carriers, signing bonuses, information sharing, etc
All true. United keeps non-performing regionals around because it keeps the whipsaw thriving. Mesa and C5 have a history of poor performance and questionable pilot training programs. None of that matters when you are the cheapest product. Pax deserve a consistent, reliable and safe product.