Originally Posted by
ChipChelios
Why didn't Pncl just skip buying Colgan and just snap up some Q400's? I'm not sure it's that simple!
Colgan was purchased for 2 reasons.
1. Colgan had code share agreements with USAir, United, Continental and 9L did not.
2. Colgan had made the deal with Continental on the Q400 and 9L wanted the growth.