Originally Posted by
Airsupport
no i agree. I never said pinnacle was safe from the chopping block. But I can say that them sourcing it out is cheaper than doing the flying themselves. If not they (all airlines) would have stopped years ago and brough everything in house to save money. They haven't and they dont want to. They sold ASA and still gave them a contract to fly because it was cheaper if Skywest took the company and they just paid skywest some money and let them handle running the airline. Comair has had a for sale sign in their front yard for a long time. Remeber Pinnacle was wholly owned by northwest and we were sold off.
I see what you are saying and you make a very good point. I guess we agree on most points. You might have just convinced me my position on WO was all wrong. I do think it is very possible if RA can sell XJ or CZ for profit, he'll do it without any hesitation.