Originally Posted by
John Pennekamp
I find it interesting that Expressjet got a 3 month contract to do United Express flying in ORD and IAD. It reminds me of our 3 month contract in LAX that Expressjet ultimately got. I wonder if Expressjet is holding down the fort while we get through the "busy summer", then we take over the contract this fall when we're fat on pilots?
highly unlikely. The delta contract was a mutual decision to end it. The United flying while i am sure it will be up for bid if there is an opening is a complete gamble for the future at xjt. In the short term it is something to do but bringing in a completely different carrier with all the problems of opening a new base, getting crew members familiar with the new way of doing things, and just dealing with yet another lift provider.... too many headaches. look at what happened for the first 6 months when CHQ and CAL started... it was a complete cluster.