Originally Posted by
CRJflyer32
I'm gonna have to agree with Boiler. I don't think it was the money that was the problem. There are some other contributing factors linked to the loss of that RFP.
Keep in mind a "competitive" RFP is the entire package, not just the "bottom line".
For example, if Mesa was $5.00/flight hour cheaper, but canceled 30% more would they be as competitive as someone who cost more but cancels significantly less? That was a rhetorical question BTW
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AWAC lost this RFP because their bid wasn't as competitive as Skywest's. Simple as that. How Midwest determined "competitive" is unknown. I'd bet my left nut Skywest had the right combination of cost, quality, and service.