Originally Posted by Cruz5350

Certainly none of the prop operators.

Originally Posted by freeze3192

They are a likely contestant. They face the challenges that you stated but also have the man power to get 30 new airframes up and running. They'll have to do hiring but not as much as a company like C5.



I think they have a slight chance, as they are already a DHC-8 operator and for United none the less. The battles they face are staffing the planes (pilots+FA's), upgrading MX and general support (DX, scheduling, etc.) for the airplane. One thing that is not helping them is their on time percentage. I have no idea what it is, but it can't be good with their MX gripes and the 300's were a disaster getting them online but maybe they'll tell United that they learned from the experience and can do better??

I think it would about be what Colgan went through getting these airplanes up and running. Remember Colgan was a small group too when they first started getting the Q's. I don't think C5 or anyone for that matter can get 30 Q's up and running in less than 6 months.



See below. Does JO even have the money?



I think they've got a better shot than Mesa personally.



I don't think there's a chance in hell that PCL keeps these planes. Delta has them by the balls with the DIP financing or whatever and part of the deal was to drop the Q400's leaving United scrambling to replace the lift. Pretty smart move on Delta's part, but sad that they play that way.

Originally Posted by DMEarc

You don't need money when you lease and show the lessor te long-term CPA.

Originally Posted by FL410

Are there any other Q only airlines in the US? So once this happens. Lynx certificate will be gone and Pinnicle certificate will be gone also. Who does that leave? Still likely won't happen for that one airline due to being too mgmt being too conservative and not taking chances.

Originally Posted by CyFo145

UA just axed 80% of mesa's flying cause of their crappy product...CR7's on the way.. i doubt mesa