Originally Posted by fortyeight

Not even new flying. Existing flying as well. ORD is a shell of what it once was due to Skywest and Envoy taking all of the Delta and American flying. Just a few years ago Republic was one of, if not the largest regional carriers in Chicago. Now we’re down to 34 daily departures. Skywest continues to grow in LGA and Republic can’t get west of the freaking Mississippi. I honestly don’t remember the last time I flew to a state that even borders the Mississippi.

Republic is just too expensive. That’s all there is to it. If the codeshare partners really cared about performance and reliability it would be Republic coast to coast, not Skywest. It’s all about money and that’s been made 100% clear this last year with Skywest’s presence only growing on the east. Only a matter of time until they get their hands on some American 170’s... and as soon as that happens well, good luck Republic lol. Hope you had fun being the BEST.

If anyone thinks those 100 170’s are actually coming for growth opportunities I’ve got a bridge for sale.

Republic is a joke. If I were a pilot trying to decide which regional to spend the next 5 years at I’d stay as far away from RPA as possible.