Originally Posted by
The Juice
So CAL wanted Republic to fly Q's? Where was Republic going to get these Q's? Colgan's Q options were available to any airline to codeshare with and CAL wanted the first 15 (which they got) and then they signed for 15 more (next year)...and they signed for first option for Q's 46-60. Q's 31-45 are still available to any airline.
Bottom line is cost cost cost. Q's are the best within 400 miles as you mentioned. Airlines are going to have to find any and all ways to save a buck with the new era in aviation which is on the way.
Yes they've admitted that CAL came to them to have them put a bid out for the flying. They didn't see it feasible. I don't have any other knowledge as to where the Q's would come from. You're forgetting that they dont' have to be new. RAH has a way of finding aircraft when they need them. Two 190s apparently flew in from Australia.