Originally Posted by
DoSomePilotStuf
Have you considered the debt associated with “owning” all those planes? Why do you think that arrangement is appealing to mainline carriers in the first place? It takes more cash flow to feed that monster. Republic and SkyWest are by no means safe.
There is no such thing as a "safe" airline during a financial meltdown. Owning your own aircraft and having more assets by far puts an airline at a much higher advantage and positioning for recovery in a highly competitive industry.