It's not like it's all peaches and cream anywhere else. The industry is in a shambles and will be for a while.

But between now and 2015 is a long, long time in the business. I doubt the owners will just let it die at that time. They are making money. Why would they get out?

In the meantime they milk the -200s for everything they can because that's what smart airlines do.

Look at NWA, now Delta, with the DC-9s. Think everyone wants to fly ancient DC-9s? I very much doubt it. But you know what? They're paid for and making money. Same with the CRJ-200s at AWAC. Whether or not they're paid for I don't know, but money is being made somewhere and as long as that's the case they will be around. When they stop making money the -200s will be gone.

The owners of ZW have made a killing by shrewd business decisions. I doubt that will change. In the meantime either live with the decent-for-a-regional contract or find another airline that suits you better. Some are indeed hiring. I nearly left last year myself in order to be home more. Didn't, but came very, very close.

No shame in making the right decision for you.