Someone needs to write an appropriate history. But, as I recall Comair was probably the best run regional airline anywhere prior to their Delta acquisition. Comair lobbied manufacturers to build the RJ and were the first to operate the type in 1993.

Shares in Comair opened trading at $5 and split eight times on their way to nearly $40 a share. Comair topped a billion in revenue in the late 1990's.

As an ASA pilot then, Comair always impressed us with their operation. The way they engineered their stations and aircraft handling is IMHO unmatched even today in the "regional" business. When I asked our management "why can't we do things like they do" the response was "because excellence costs money."

Comair's crews have always been professional and polite in every dealing I've ever had with them personally. They've worked in an a tremendously adverse situation since 2001. I had always hoped Delta would treat their own asset better.

Good luck to Comair pilots. Don't let yourself be distracted these final days. Your airline has a good reputation. May your record remain clean and your resume shine. Hope to fly with some of you soon.

 

Delta pilots would do well to remember we are owned by the same management team.

 

Thanks Bar, I also hope we fly together someday.

And I hope we're not surrounded by sand when we do.

 

Landing in LGA yesterday we were behind a Go Jets 700. I was about to lose it when I saw the N***CA reg.
My deepest condolences to the employees of Comair.

 

Why were you about to "lose it"? I think there are enough pilots who have "lost it" lately. N***CA is all over the place, not just with GJ. You are likely to see many more planes operated by GoJet, perhaps you should check yourself into rehab now..

 

Yeah, seriously. I remember flying at least two N***CA birds while at Pinnacle. It's the RJ shuffle by Delta.

NO Delta Connection carrier is safe, not even the precious and almighty Skywest.

 

Dont tell Slats that

 

I remember about 4 years ago the company shipping off all of our new rj's to other delta connection carriers for the oldest planes in their fleet to cut costs. Now they are shutting down Comair because the fleet is too old. Great management! I took the early out because I was sick of being lied to. Any one know what happens to our flight benefits. Good luck on your job search. The Delta pilots must be thrilled to see such misery inflicted on Comair after all of our underpaid hard work for their airline!

 

Bucking bar thank you.

 

Get a grip. Do some research before you post idiotic messages.