Originally Posted by Red97Vette (Post 1337485)

So how does this make sense? How can a company such as RAH, who is in negotiations for a new contract (IE, RAH does not know their cost structure with a new contract for pilots) bid and win on new flying? I assume this will probably screw the pilots over big time as RAH is doing the flying at super low rates (based on current pilot pay as its among the lowest) and will be unable to give any raises out, as that would result in unsustainability for the company.
I always heard that "our" company could not bid on new flying while in negotiations because of the massive uncertainty to the companies budget, and therefore without a contract, no new flying. No RAH just runs out and gets flying got 53 airplanes?? ***

Originally Posted by KSCessnaDriver (Post 1337467)

Of course they do. The place started as a quickie pilot mill to get the ATP.

Originally Posted by powrful1 (Post 1337461)

I thought UA had a no compete clause, so wouldn't this flying have to go to Republic Airlines? I heard from a friend that is the real reason your 190s are leaving Denver. Because, they aren't allowed to compete with the United Q400s. Any idea where the pilots are going to be based?

Originally Posted by satpak77 (Post 1337425)

wow, just, wow. I never would have thought that AMR would "trust" another company to fly their flag / carry the brand.

wow. unbelievable. or maybe in today's airline climate, believable.

Originally Posted by tim123 (Post 1337582)

Hasn't Chautauqua been flying for Am. Eagle already?

Originally Posted by RomeoSierra (Post 1337591)

How does this pan out in the process of getting a new contract? Will you go back to talking or are you stuck with what you have indefinitely?

Originally Posted by Trip7 (Post 1337298)

Well, there's a prime place for Pinnacle and former Comair pilots to go. Congrats to all the longterm FOs there. Get your PIC and get out of this rat race