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Old 02-25-2010 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dojetdriver
Just a question/hypothetical scenario. We all know that SKW has a huge amount of money in the bank, for a "regional". Like I mentioned prior, BB was able to capitalize on a bit of a unique situation. Acquire/take over 2 carriers (routes/aircraft/reservation systems/ground support/staffing, etc) that were in financial straights. One much more so than the other. And like I mentioned, he got 2 turnkey operations in the process to help expedite the process of building the Republic brand. Albeit under multiple paint jobs and different companies.

I seriously don't see TSA/HK being able to do this. But even with SKW's strong financials, who are they going to merge with/acquire to be able to pull of what BB did?
Not sure, but with over a Big B in the bank that’s increasing at a solid steady rate, I’m sure they can figure something out. Add to it the assistance of a mainline partner (i.e. AirTran/MKE) and anything can happen.

To be clear I am not in support of this model and I want Mainline Pilots to fight it to the hill. All pilots should join in their support as mainline pilots fight to salvage our futures.