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I should have been more specific, in a way, there is something good to come of that and that is that management teams will need to realize that they can no longer ignore the fact that their outsource "partners" are now taking contracts of their own because, ironically, they're cheaper.
At some point, whatever savings you might obtain by outsourcing to a regional is completely washed away not only for us and management but for those who own stock- the ones who count the most. And to me, the only proper defense to that is to go back on offense and put worthy small jets and big props back on property and remain in house.
However, there is a lot more bad than good and you spelled it out already.
We will see what the new rest rules do in regard to the break even and benefits of outsourced flying. I am sure the push will be for more seats and larger airframes. Part of me expects that given the resolve of many of our association's leaders the wave may in fact break.