SkyWest 200/700/900
 

So I'm in ORD today, and I saw SKW everywhere (not surprising, of course)...but I saw what seemed to be an equal number of all three CRJ's (well, more 200/700 than 900)

That just got me curious a bit, as I fly only the EMB-145. Do the 200's fly more out of certain bases, fly certain routes more often, more junior or senior? How often during a month will a Pilot swap a 700 for a 200 and vice-versa?? Also, how often will a crew do east coast and west coast flying on the same trip?

Well that's my ramblings after a long 5-leg day...it is now time for bed!

I saw my first 200 in the new Midwest colors landing in MCI this afternoon. Had to do a double take at first.

well you shouldnt see any skywest 900's at ORD since there are no 900's in the United paint. Youll see a skywest 900 in the Delta colors passing through from ATL, but that parks way on the other side of the airport.

With preferential bidding, you can any combination of flying. a lot of people preferred the 700 but that was something you could put in your preferences for bidding if you ony wanted the 200.

sometimes skywest would replace a leg that is normally a 200 with a 700, and vice versa, due to some circumstances. the 700 normally does more of the "long haul" stuff if you wanna call it that haha. like DEN - Birmingham, ORD-JAX, etc is in the 700.

Apparantly the salt lake guys were doing some east coast to west coast flying a lot, but now that skw has a ATL base that may change

I do believe SKYW 900's are flying through ORD now on the DAL side.

Another FANTASTIC thing happening here in Regin-anal land!:(

Don't stress. Upgrade asap and get the he!! out!

Anyone know if the ATL base will be more junior or senior?

the word on the steet is it will be senior. Don't quote that becuase I don't even know what street I live on.

I don't work for skypest, but I do commute out of ORD, and I HAVE seen the 900 at ORD. Rather disturbing if you ask me.

BTW...isn't anyone else bothered by the fact that these people are flying a 900 series aircraft for FAR BELOW what is a crappy industry average??? I mean for crying out loud...it's worse than MESA!?!