Originally Posted by Dash8Pilot

You are correct that in the two list scenario, the airframes may go to ASA/XJT. However, many at SkyWest seem to think that they are management's "favorite" because it's non-union, or SkyWest is Jerry's baby, or various other theories. They think that ASA got their recent UAL flying because they had furloughees, but now that they're back SKW will see the growth.

Are they right? I shrug. I have no special insight into the minds of SkyWest management. Just giving you the mentality of many that I've encountered.