Because it might be a way to get the cost down. XJT operates at a pretty healthy profit margin off of CAL.

This was posted by another member on the other Skywest tries to buy Expressjet forum, but I think it sums up the good that could come of this deal.

Regional consolidation (like major airline consolidation) is a good thing for the industry and pilots long term. I hope Skywest is able to get another (higher) bid in that Expressjet accepts. I think Skywest management made a good decision to try and buy Expressjet when their stock price was low. I like management teams that seize opportunity. I don't feel Expressjet pilots have anything to fear being owned by Skywest.

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Man, some of you guys just can't see the forest from the trees! They have the final say, and have to approve any potential buy out/merger etc.

Unless, skywest is willing to operate the Coex side at a potential loss, the rates we're giving CAL cannot get any cheaper, not to metion the fact that CAL already expressed interest in reducing it's regional jet feed...oh and did I forget scope? All of you guys excited about the prospect of flying your "big" regional jets for CAL, yeah well that one's not going to happen either, maybe post merger with United...this is where the plot thickens.

I'm telling you guys this is about 100 options with Embraer, and the possibility to expand, the question is: Is skywest willing to pay premium for it?

Who says xjt would be operating those flights?

Hate to steal your thunder, and I could be wrong. But it's been brought up on our message board numerous times. I believe the option count is now down to 75.

But yeah, those options would be valuable. But I wonder if SkyWest is willing to lay out the cost of spooling up a EMB program, as well as buy XJT.

Who says SKYW would.....last I checked XJT still has its name on the CPA.

The name is of the holding company, It would be changed if/when xjt is purchased since XJT holdings would cease to exist.

You're right it is 75.

What are you going to use? A CRJ200 from IAH to YYZ, or maybe a 200 from IAH-OAX. Dude, give it up, I know you're the official cheer leader for skywest on the forums, but it's not the fantasy world you think it is.