You are deluded. If it made financial sense it would have already happened. The current pilot shortage and associated increased costs at the regionals is making it closer but be realistic. United owns the planes. It pays the regional staffing companies to staff them. Why in the world would they bring that in house and pay 3-5 times the amount they presently pay?
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LeeFXDWG
Well, the Avianca thing will hopefully play out soon enough. UAL does “own” them now.
That said, I agree with the rest. I believe bringing regional feed in house will improve the company’s bottom line after considering all costs associated with airframe acquisition and operational costs for a new type as well as incremental costs using mainline crews. Wow, long run on.....
As much flying as possible under mainline will improve the bottom line IMHO. And, improve UALs desire to attract the most qualified pilots.
Lee