Originally Posted by
Ellen
I heard rumor from friend at Helena, MT FSDO that Big Sky Airlines (Mair Holdings) submitted to Midwest's RFP to fly the 50 seat RJ's. I am not sure of the specifics, but as I understand, MAIR is transferring planes to BSky who in turn will fly for Midwest. Mair apparently DOES NOT want to put $ into Mesaba. Not sure what all this means to those involved.
I heard a rumor from the guy whos brother walks the dog of Mesaba's cheif pilot that Big Sky is going to buy 747s and put NWA out of business.
Big freaking hole in this one: what 50 seat RJs is MAIR going to transfer to Big Sky? BOTH of the CRJs that Mesaba currently operates? As I understand it, NWA owns those bad boys (anyone know for sure?) Or is bankrupt MAIR going to go on a shopping spree? Please, enlighten us "Ellen".