Originally Posted by
Larry in TN
They say they want to control the regional feed by using the UAX exclusive regionals but their actions haven't backed that up.
Will be interested to see if any orders are for the 737-7. That's what would be needed to replace the 737-700 and A319 if they are going to stay away from the NSNB.
They could always require the additional aircraft to be staffed like Mesa does. The pilots fly exclusive for United, or they’re out of the Aviate program. If SkyWest wouldn’t agree, I bet Mesa would.
I don’t know where the price break for the max-7/8 is. It could be better to just buy the 800, carry a few empties and have room for expansion already in place. Our -700’s and 319’s are getting pretty old. I could also see where they decide to bring in the A220 to replace the 700’s/319’s for the small to medium lift requirements, and order more 321neo and 737 max to retire the 757’s and old 320’s. That’s a decision for management. The only voice we have is in how much the equipment pays.