Originally Posted by
Bazinga
I don’t think this statement is a threat. It’s desperation and a tacit acknowledgement that they aren’t running this airline the way they should be.
Absolutely true.
However, 30 seconds of consideration will reveal it to be a totally empty threat.
From what I've heard about 9E, they are "running a little hot". Already.
There is no fleet of RJs parked in the desert just waiting to be put back into service. Unless they are planning on running regional jets on red eyes, there is no slack to be taken up on that side of the house.