Originally Posted by rickair7777

Yes, if OO buys the planes (they usually do, but not always), then they would require a lengthy contract to minimize tail risk (post-contract mortgage obligations). In order to get out of such a contract early would require huge penalties.

With QX, airgroup ultimately owns it all, so they could transfer the planes (and flow the pilots) with minimal fuss.

Unlikely OO would fly them anyway, due to scope with other partners (unless the BK judges take care of that for them).