This whole discussion might become irrelevant.
Seems the Delta pilots are spooling up a scope grievance.
Republic will probably abandon both of these "acquisitions" when they figure out that it will cost them the Delta codeshare.

Don't forget about UAL and US. Both of these purchases affect UAL directly in both ORD and DEN.

F9 would be a good purchase for jetBlue. It would give them a base in the Midwest and they fly the same type.

They really should put 20mm M61s and AIM-9s on these things and let us settle this in the air.

True enough. None of the majors who codeshare with Republic are going to be happy about them setting up as direct competitors.
The Delta scope clause specifically prohibits exactly that. RAH must not realize that or they figure they can do without Delta. On or the other.

From Market Watch


Earlier this week, Republic Airways Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!rjet/quotes/nls/rjet (RJET 6.58, +0.58, +9.67%) said it would acquire Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. and Midwest Airlines in separate transactions for about $140 million.
In a Wednesday research note, investment firm Raymond James said the deals provide some protection if one of its legacy-carrier customers declare bankruptcy and with new revenue generation.
Furthermore, it will put Republic Airways in direct competition with low-cost providers Southwest Airlines /quotes/comstock/13*!luv/quotes/nls/luv (LUV 6.31, +0.06, +0.96%) and AirTran /quotes/comstock/13*!aai/quotes/nls/aai (AAI 5.41, +0.12, +2.27%) , as well as existing customers that utilizes its regional jets, such as United, the firm said.
"In summary, we like the team on the field, but given the difficult operating environment and liquidity standpoint, this play call equates to a Hail Mary pass in the midst of a blizzard," Raymond James said in a statement.

MEH/F9 pilots feel like Blake Griffin.

"Oh great someone is going to help me out. Oh crap its the Clippers (Republic)!"

This coming from a Skywest Capt. using Long Gone " Braniff International "
as his proud " Avatar ".

Grow Up

I liked Braniff. Great airline!

Absolutely!
Agreed!!

I flew with many of the former Braniff--I cut my teeth in this industry with most of them.

That's why the person using it, and posting with the lack of professionalism that they are--are disgracing the "Avatar " and the Braniff name.