Originally Posted by
DAL4EVER
The problem with spinning the flying off is that you have to find a buyer with access to the capital to do that. Then the buyer will insist like SkyWest did that they are given assurances that a certain percentage of flying remain with them for a number of years to make the deal doable. In a time where there are rampant DCI quality issues and little to no access to capital, using one's own capital to fund this may be impossible. This could be a case where the economy works to our advantage. Let's keep our fingers crossed. Increased mainline jobs is a win-win for everyone.
I agree DAL...that was my point as well. I don't think a spin off would be successful. I also think that DL wants to figure out what the game plan is for 100 seat aircraft. I think they are taking a wait and see look at the C-Series, as they clearly seem unimpressed with the E190. Perhaps they don't want to invest too heavily in the E175 if they don't have plans for the E190.