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Dear Crewmember,
Today SkyWest announced that certain routes will be discontinued due to lack of profitability and increased costs, effective with the Sept. 2, 2014 United schedule change. As you’re aware, recent regulatory changes within the industry have increased total operating costs, putting additional pressure on underperforming markets. We continue to evaluate all markets on a regular basis with our partners to ensure we’re able to maintain sustainable and profitable flying.
This reduction will affect all EMB Captains and EMB First Officers based in PDX. These decisions are not easy and we will do all we can to make this transition as smooth as possible on you and your families. With growth and opportunity throughout the system, crews will have options as outlined in the Pilot Policy Manual SP 3022. Moving Expense Reimbursement (MER) will apply according to Company Policy Manual SP 65. Please note that relocation incentive is not applicable as there is no location designated for incentive.
Klen