Obviously, they don't just overstaff the airline because they think there might be a chance at possibly getting some extra flying.

Got a few friends that fly for ZW and they both tell me that the ZW flying for US/AA is done sometime near the end of 2015 and that they will be transitioning all their resources to the Delta operation.

That doesn't really make sense for either AWAC or American. Many people are wedded to the idea that 50-seaters are going away. They are not entirely, because it is not economical to serve many markets with larger aircraft.

The 50 seat fleet needs to be right-sized...and that is already happening but they are not going away. If AWAC is transitioning away from American, who takes their flying? American cannot afford to eliminate that lift and still keep their schedule.


The parceling out of Endeavor's 50-seaters is starting to make sense...again there needs to be some right-sizing. It is possible that American does reduce some of its use of AWAC but not a complete wind-down. People need to remember that larger RJs don't solve everything...they are still money losers in the small markets that are above EAS locations. 50-seaters stiill make sense...especially with oil at its current price.

And to restate since many on this forum seem to forget; the contract extension to 2017 for performance targets met is AWAC's to utilize...not for American to give. Does that automatically mean continued flying? Probably yes, but American shelling out a bunch of money for them to go away could be plausible as well...but that is a partial WAG.

Great news they are securing flying for the future! Bad news that the base structure will change once again. But then again it's better to have a job while looking for another one then knowing you won't be having a job while looking for one. Pressure is off.

Good Luck!

If this is true I'll be happy to see the planes flown by a company that treats and pays their above rock bottom.

We are all hoping this "chatter" yields actual new flying...and a midwest base or two...well at least us midwest folks are.

XJT and Skywest already have the DAL PWA 125 allotment. IF AWAC is getting flying then it is likely the 30 76 seat aircraft, which is likely 900's. The current 9E 200's will probably go to ASA/XJT to swap out for older or timing out CRJ200's.

Anyone know what our pay rates would be on a 900?

BAE-146 rates would be a good start.

We will negotiate new rates before flying a -900. We aren't using -146 rates.