Originally Posted by
RJpilot1
Compared to other regionals, XJT made significant cost reductions to reduce risk, i.e. ending the 175 flying and transferred that risk to SkyWest. The CRJ200s will be eliminated. The ERJs have another 10 years of lifespan. We are in a great position to due to our size—not too big and not too small. Larger regionals and majors will see the most pain in downsizing. We downsized in the good times, but now I anticipate we will end up with more opportunities in the months and years ahead.
There are many things flawed with your argument...
1. The pilot groups of the Big 3 learned from 08’ and made sure a % of flying remained in house. Its upwards of over 70%. It why you see A320s flying to Midland. (So there goes your argument saying your going to steal flying from mainline)
2. When you compare the 145 to the 175 the 145 losses in every category. Distance, Cargo, Seats, pax approval, and maintenance cost, all while having almost an identical breakeven point.
3. (Most Importantly of All) The guy who owns a majority stake in your company has already said TWICE there is no future for 50 seaters and the fleet will be reduced when this is over.
Now in saying all this, I would like to believe that there is a future for XJT and a niche that has to be met with 50 seaters. And 145 trumps the 200. But to say things as dumb as you wont see furloughs or are in a better position then anyone it outlandish. How about worrying about whether you’re getting the Cares Act first and how possible downgrading people might be a disqualification if there is a reduction in pay.