Originally Posted by
Meow1215
I have no dog in this fight, FWIW - in my opinion I doubt YX pilots should be worried about losing AUX/AA flying. You still serve three important goals.
1. Whipsaw the other partners.
2. On-time performance in tough markets, thus helping goal number one.
3. Still cheaper than maineline bringing flying back in house.
You cost more than several of the other regionals sure enough, but you get put in more difficult markets because of it. Skywest and “preferred partners” cost less, they get softer markets. There is no need to start worrying.
Skywest is now in some of the east coast markets, but it's always easier to get a flight out on time from PSP, TUS or FAT than the cities in the northeast. The airspace is so much more expansive with less air traffic.