Originally Posted by
gloopy
You are assuming the mainlines wouldn't operate those planes. They will. If BK forces the issue again, expect mainlines to negotiate comprehensive B scales that at least guarantee their pilots operate those airframes, regardless of which certificate they are on.
Disagree. For the aircraft to have a true operational cost advantage vs. a new S-SA (Spinoff-Stand Alone) model, EVERY mainline labor group at any specific carrier would have to agree to competitive compensation and that's HIGHLY unlikely. Not preferable anyway.
They'll find it much better to spin off and avoid the downfalls of hopelessly expensive and more leverage prone mainline labor (at least in their eyes, which is all that matters) and have a leaner, fresher and more flexible operator of those aircraft and it would be "in house" to boot.........it would just be a newer, more efficient house on the block, for any carriers current shareholders.