Originally Posted by
atlmsl
I'd be willing to bet they have a plan. Why would a company that was previuosly refusing a 2 for 1 deal agree to a 2 for 1 deal if they didn't have some sort of plan? Skywest INC. isn't a bunch of idiots. Nothing is signed and dotted yet so there is no announcement of anything. JP is right. Why would they talk about something that is not complete? That would just be stupid. Our new management has made good moves so far, let's give them the benefit of the doubt for the time being.
I'm sure they are making a good move regardless because, from a management perspective, increasing the size of the 700/900 fleet reduces the company's exposure to 50 seaters. They'll diversify the company while the Delta scope still allows them to do so. I'm sure they would love to find homes for all the -200s but given the current financial climate and terrible economics of the aircraft it is doubtful that they will.
Bottom line, yes they have a plan but it doesn't mean that plan is good for the pilots.