This is me, but Skywest is the same as Frank Lorenzo's Eastern ALPA busting Continental. Jerry is taking ALPA flying (Comair) and assets (ASA), and transferring them to a non union carrier (Skywest). The Skywest pilots are at Jerry Akin's mercy because they have no union. They are flying the 700 and 900 RJ's for 200 rates.
Go easy on Mesa, they burned up their negotiating capital on scope during their last contract, I expect their rates to be much better the next time around. And they are at least participating in the meetings between the union DCI carriers, Skywest is not. Right now, Skywest is lowering the bar, by not demanding real 700/900 rates. They better get their act together.
We're going to hold the line at ASA, even if it means burning the place to the ground. It is the only thing that will stop this crap, hopefully everyone else feels the same way..