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Originally Posted by
TurboDog
Rumor is that the only flying United has available is 50 seat lift and OH isn't interested in that. United is limited to the number of 70 seat aircraft providing lift, so it doensn't appear that we will get anything from them.
I believe it is true that Comair turned down flying for UA because the length of the contract was not very long (less than 12 months, maybe?). (Doesn't make sense to put the time/money/effort into starting up ops with another carrier, only to cease to fly for them as soon as everything is up and running.) Upon turning down that contract, I believe we were invited by UA to bid on a more long-term RFP and that is where we stand right now--waiting for it to be awarded to someone.
I agree that we probably have a bid in, however unless someone drops out there will be no room for more 70+ flying. As of right now it's under scope, so unless something changes Comair still stands on it's knees begging for more money to buy another crack rock to get them by for another day.