Originally Posted by
afterburn81
Not to act like I'm sitting here with my head in the stand but.....
Delta sort of needs the feed. Can't really compare ASA to Mesa. Correct me if I'm wrong but Mesa really didn't have much lift for Delta. ASA is the biggest DCI carrier for Delta and I have a feeling they know it. Sure they will cut some flying here and there but I don't thing you will see the two in court any time soon. Sort of a symbiotic but toxic relationship if you know what I mean.
Be careful about thinking in those terms. If Delta is looking to get rid of 50-seat lift (and they may well be looking at that) things could get ugly fast.
I'm not picking on you or anyone, but right now with fuel prices in limbo they may wish to cut capacity. Getting rid of a few dozen 50-seaters by playing the performance card might be just the ticket.
They're cutting Comair's lift and I'll bet a few years ago everyone thought they were untouchable too.
I think no contracted
fee-for-departure carrier is 100% safe right now.