Originally Posted by LeeFXDWG (Post 2899704)

Well, the Avianca thing will hopefully play out soon enough. UAL does “own” them now.

That said, I agree with the rest. I believe bringing regional feed in house will improve the company’s bottom line after considering all costs associated with airframe acquisition and operational costs for a new type as well as incremental costs using mainline crews. Wow, long run on.....

As much flying as possible under mainline will improve the bottom line IMHO. And, improve UALs desire to attract the most qualified pilots.

Lee

Originally Posted by pangolin (Post 2901584)

You are deluded. If it made financial sense it would have already happened. The current pilot shortage and associated increased costs at the regionals is making it closer but be realistic. United owns the planes. It pays the regional staffing companies to staff them. Why in the world would they bring that in house and pay 3-5 times the amount they presently pay?

Originally Posted by Itsajob (Post 2901780)

Deluded is probably a little strong. I don’t see us flying 76 seat jets any time soon, but I can see a realistic situation where we end up with 100 seat jets, small 737’s, or 319’s and drastically shrink the regionals. Express flying a few 50 seaters and the 70 seaters that they already have with mainline flying the rest on 100+ seat jets would be a good product. It’s contract negotiating time now anyway. You can’t believe anything you hear until a contract is signed and aircraft are ordered.

Originally Posted by pangolin (Post 2904649)

I just don’t know if 100 seats is the tipping point that makes it worthwhile to pay mainline pay and benefits. If it is -awesome. I think we are on the way there but I don’t think it’s there yet.

Originally Posted by pangolin (Post 2904649)

I just don’t know if 100 seats is the tipping point that makes it worthwhile to pay mainline pay and benefits. If it is -awesome. I think we are on the way there but I don’t think it’s there yet.