That would mean actually buying the company, rather than just the assets put on the market by their previous owner.

You see the difference right?

How many of those 900s does Mesaba actually own the leases on?

Hey surreal, you're not furloughed for long now, right?

Nope, I'm back. Already on military leave and all, lol.

So, likely won't be in training until I come off leave in April of next year, which will require me to go through the new hire training syllabus. *joy*

good point. I am not sure on the exact number, maybe someone can provide an accurate number

I think the rebranding was more about separating themselves from the ASA stigma than the Delta stigma. The company prides itself on being different than it once was (in no small part thanks to BH). And it just made sense to get rid of the Delta friendly logo when they're doing United stuff. Buying a wholly owned that does Delta flying is ideal because they wouldn't have to adjust their operations or learn a new system. Bottom line they just want to make money and that's a way to make more. Of course, no one even knows what's happening so this is all speculation...

You guy's really think ASA or Skywest Inc. can really just come out and buy Compass, Mesaba or Comair. My god you people are stupid.

Yeah.

Skywest did it with ASA not all that long ago...

Yeah that's the same thing:rolleyes:....thanks for proving my point.

ASA was wholly owned by Delta, right?

And Skywest bought them from Delta, right?

So what exactly *is* your "point" that the same couldn't be done today with Mesaba, Compass or Comair? Please, enlighten us "stupid" ones with your sage wisdom and insights...

I don't know for sure but I think he was using... "Sarcasm".

You guys are on the same side.