Originally Posted by
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For the record, I'm not happy about this either. That said, I've gotta ask:
How did you feel when XJT opened a base in ORD? Honest question with no flame intended. I am noticing that quite a few XJT guys are angry that SKW is opening a crew base in IAH, yet XJT can open a base in ORD, and its okay?
Oh, and +1 to everything you said.
Since I'm a FL commuter I could have cared less about ORD from a new base standpoint. However, since XJT was nearly on life support when we won the United RFP, I would say that most XJT guys were happy about it.
That being said, my ideology says that I don't mind losing an RFP to a superior company. We were all under the belief that this RFP was to replace Mesa flying. Nothing personal against the Mesa guys, but your company sucks. If XJT, with a much superior contract and a better operation, can take an RFP from a ****tty company like Mesa, then I consider it a victory, not only for XJT, but for the regional industry as a whole.
Like I said, my biggest beef isn't that SKYW is opening an IAH base, but the fact that you guys don't want to join us.
From a CAL point of view, I was just trying to explain why they are so upset (some of your guys just don't seem to get it).
From a jumpseat point of view, while I may not welcome you guys with open arms, I am certainly not going to deny you a ride to work or home.
I only hope that, in time, you all will realize that we can accomplish more as one than we can separately.