What it comes down to is that Bedford is used to being able to step over everyone and still run his business. Up until now all he's had to do is meet easily measurable contractual provisions and the money comes in. His entire airline up til now was made or broken by a spreadsheet, not quality, and thats all he knows.

Well now he's the one who has to fill the seats, provide the quality service, and act like a real airline, or customers will vote with their feet. Unfortunately for him, he has no idea what he's gotten himself into and he's competing with airlines who are experts at not only doing that, but turning a profit while doing so.

Though it really is unfortunate for the employees, especially those at Frontier and Midwest, it will be a good thing for a lot of people when Republic closes up shop. With the "quality" leadership, product, and mindset they have now, it might not take very long.