Originally Posted by
Andrew_VT
That makes no sense whatsoever. Too risky for Colgan (with cheap a$$ operating costs), so that's why Mesaba is doing it instead. Sure...
Colgan pulled out of some of these markets in September 2008 due to high fuel cost and low revenue. (SYR, PVD to name a few)
When the slot swap was announced Colgan prematurely pulled out of the last 3 markets (ITH, MHT and CHO). They did this in early Jan 10 because historically the revenue declines for those markets in the winter.
Now, unless there is higher connect incentives, yes it is risky. What we should be prepared for is Mesaba pulling out of markets with poor loads. IAD comes to mind and PVD. Pinnacle Corp. has shown time and time again they will not hesitate to pull out of an under performing pro-rate city.
What is so hard to believe Andrew?