So a wholly owned that is based in the same city, within miles of AA HQ, is going to go away but a fully independent regional based out of state survives... okay...

Skywest does have the benefit of flying for more companies so their revenue sources are wider.

Envoy, just like every other airline, is struggling to recruit/hire/retain quality staff. How does it help AAG to turn off Envoy's lights? That makes zero sense.