Originally Posted by
Flight1339
No matter what base or bases get closed, the situation simply sucks all around for everyone.
Yes it does. From one of the press releases:
The reduction in Express flying at LGA will result in the need for approximately 300 fewer employees at US Airways’ wholly owned regional carrier, Piedmont Airlines. Piedmont CEO Steve Farrow said,
Don't let the positive spin from LCC perfume this pig - they have to raise cash to stay in compliance with BK covenants, and are dangerously close to losing their CC hold backs.
This is burning the furniture to stay warm, and despite claims of the express operation, giving up the LGA main terminal is selling one of the crown jewels of the LCC system.
You express guys should consider this a blessing in disguise as you'll be getting a shot at another flying job ahead of the LCC mainline pilots.