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Old 12-24-2015 | 07:12 AM
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by 2017, the regionals will be so short staffed, the only solution with be consolidation. It is not far-fetched to think that Delta (or United) would buy ASA and merge into Endeavor (or commutair)...if anything, for the excess pilots alone. They know there are ~500 lifers here at ASA, that will never flow into Delta and won't leave...that will help keep ASA afloat flying RJs until they reach 65.
Old 12-24-2015 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by VOLLU
Agreed, for the most part. LXJT will probably not exist after 2017. Delta doesn't want it and United can't afford to buy it. Delta and its contractors will rush to fill the voids caused by the death of LXJT.

LASA will continue as a separate entity owned by SKywest Holdings or other ownership. In light of the hundreds of millions of dollars Holdings has blown on the XJT/Asa merger, if Delta buys LASA, I don't foresee it merging it with 9E. It would make more sense to keep it as a separate, but wholly owned airline.

There's also the question of how SKYW's 100 new MRJ's will be distributed once scope issues are resolved.

Yes...the magical and elusive MRJ. MRJ, C-series, A350...all great planes, on paper. Until I see some U.S. carriers actually flying passengers around in them, I don't really count those. ....Unicorns and fairies.....
Old 12-24-2015 | 07:33 AM
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Everybody plan their out and hope for the best.
Old 12-24-2015 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Nevets
Everybody plan their out and hope for the best.
You already have your plan B.

Old 12-24-2015 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dfwflyboy
Yes...the magical and elusive MRJ. MRJ, C-series, A350...all great planes, on paper. Until I see some U.S. carriers actually flying passengers around in them, I don't really count those. ....Unicorns and fairies.....
I'm not counting them either. But, SKYW signed an LOI for about a hundred of them. They are merely one variable among many in the equation. SKYW could also sell its options and take the MRJ out of the equation.
Old 12-24-2015 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by VOLLU
Your reply lacks all credibility if all you can't support it with a cogent augment.
You said United can't afford to buy a regional airline. With hundreds of millions just in cash alone and record profits every quarter, you think United can't afford to buy XJT.
Pretty sure you were serious.
Old 12-24-2015 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by loc n slope
You said United can't afford to buy a regional airline. With hundreds of millions just in cash alone and record profits every quarter, you think United can't afford to buy XJT.
Pretty sure you were serious.
Why would United want to buy a regional airline?
Old 12-24-2015 | 10:35 AM
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Apparently they have a stake in CommutAir.
Old 12-24-2015 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ThreeStripe
Apparently they have a stake in CommutAir.
Having a stake and investing is a bit different than owning them outright.
Old 12-25-2015 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by VOLLU
I'm not counting them either. But, SKYW signed an LOI for about a hundred of them. They are merely one variable among many in the equation. SKYW could also sell its options and take the MRJ out of the equation.
you need to look up the definition of LOI
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