Mesa would have a hard time touching the pilot contract in BK because they need to show that they are being held back from being a successful company by that contract. That is a very tough sell when their pilots, FAs and mechanics are on the low end of every regionals pay scale.
I really dont think they will disappear. I think they will re-work one or two of their contracts and fly 40-50 aircraft for US-Airways and United for substantially reduced rates. I believe the Hawaii operation will be sold off. There is always another possibility that another regional could buy mesa with an agreement in place with delta, united, and US Airways. Skywest could agree to buy mesa and end this lawsuit with delta to secure more flying as well as get a foot in the door at airways.
interesting though