I once thought this, but depending on who you talk to, it couldn't be further from the truth. Remember, RAH has different certs for each carrier. Shuttle America flies E175s for DL, not Republic (Airlines). Therefore, they are not in vilation of the contract. It gets even muddier when you consider, the NWA/DAL/MIDWEST/TPG Holdings scenario. I forget how its all tied together, but in the Major thread if you do some searching, those guys have it all laid out. Somehow, NW/DL were/are in bed with RAH and TPG as far as this deal is concerned.