Changing of the guard at OO (speculation)
 

Russell "Chip[away]" Childs will not last until the end of the year. BOD is not happy with lack of positive revenue from at-risk flying. Source: Undisclosed MGMT type.

I highly doubt the validity of this rumor. He isn't the decision maker on these matters, the decision to pursue the at risk flying came from above. He's just the fall guy, and surely the board can see that.

But if true, and he departs, it could be a sure sign that SkyWest will no longer be a stand alone airline (merger after all?)

Yeah right.

Will they tell him "TFAYD," I wonder?

I'll send him a nice TFAYD'd card on his way out the door.

LoL make it a singing telegram or something to that effect. I'll go halfsies haha.

Maybe they'll jettison Chip and you guys can have Brad back. "Deal Brad an Ace"!

I've had enough of the Brad Holt Override, thanks though.

But the 'stache! Come on! Obey the 'stache!

Brad was great, Most skywest pilots would love to have him back.