Skywest becomes the regional of choice for Southwest

[Klr2land]

Now I'm really confused on how to make the announcements. Welcome aboard Skywest Airlines Flight 3267 in partnership with Airtran Airways owned by Southwest Airlines...too long.

 

[SLUF4]

?????

 

[SkyNation]

don't worry, that flying will go away soon

 

[higney85]

I think it will be interesting to see how everything plays out for all parties attached... You have ALPA at Airtran, in house at SWA, and SWA scope that now butts against airtran, different unions merging..... It'll be interesting for sure.

 

[labbats]

No scope allowed at Southwest. I'd bet that flying disappears.

 

[Heavy Set]

I'd say Skywest loses this flying, and that isn't good for them. Also, with Southwest getting a hold of ATL gates, Delta had better dump RJs and get some more mainline equipment to fight them off. An RJ against a Southwest 737 is a win for Southwest, and I bet Delta's management knows that. Too bad for Skywest.

 

[wms]

No scope allowed at Southwest. I'd bet that flying disappears.

I agree, but they will pay a financial penalty for breaking the agreement.

 

[Heavy Set]

I agree, but they will pay a financial penalty for breaking the agreement.

I bet Southwest can afford it. Now, can Skywest find a replacement, or is the well drying up?

 

[wms]

I believe the well is drying up. Regionals will make opportunities or fade away.

 

[METARzan]

I believe the contract has a 6 month termination clause for either party. Realistically you can expect those 5 SkyWest CRJ 200s to be put down.

 

[homerjdispatch]

I'd say Skywest loses this flying, and that isn't good for them. Also, with Southwest getting a hold of ATL gates, Delta had better dump RJs and get some more mainline equipment to fight them off. An RJ against a Southwest 737 is a win for Southwest, and I bet Delta's management knows that. Too bad for Skywest.

SkyWest has four, yes 4, airplanes for airtran... Not really a big loss... Id say its actually good, as the SkyWest system could use a few spares.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

don't worry, that flying will go away soon

Ahhhah,
Chipaway has the reverse Midas touch, everything he touches turns to lead(Pb), too bad he cant MEL that too. Any body want to put a pool together, in regards as to how long before he becomes a 24/7 golfer and starts shopping for another wife? My day is 1/1/11, the date has a ring to it, eh?
PBR

 

[damnflyboy]

I believe the contract has a 6 month termination clause for either party. Realistically you can expect those 5 SkyWest CRJ 200s to be put down.

Don't worry SkyWest pilots...Jerry will make sure that Atlantic Southeast will absorb the loss. You'll be fine. ASA won't.

With ASA's understaffed situation, management will say something like "since you guys can't handle all of this flying...SkyWest is taking the slack." Mark my words.

 

[damnflyboy]

I believe the well is drying up. Regionals will make opportunities or fade away.

Like I said before...they'll have to branch out on their own or die. They don't have much of a choice.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Don't worry SkyWest pilots...Jerry will make sure that Atlantic Southeast will absorb the loss. You'll be fine. ASA won't.

With ASA's understaffed situation, management will say something like "since you guys can't handle all of this flying...SkyWest is taking the slack." Mark my words.

and as a result, the red arrow days will be removed on all but 2 Wednesdays of each month.

 

[Medeco]

I'd say Skywest loses this flying, and that isn't good for them. Also, with Southwest getting a hold of ATL gates, Delta had better dump RJs and get some more mainline equipment to fight them off. An RJ against a Southwest 737 is a win for Southwest, and I bet Delta's management knows that. Too bad for Skywest.

Last time I checked, Delta was already competing against those other ATL gates with AIRTRAN.

 

[BUDDHA145]

the agrement with Skywest will not be broken do to the penalties and bla bla bla. But it will not be renewed after its expiration. Or will see SW crj200, I reallly doub it....

 

[DenverCrashpad]

SkyWest or Airtran can terminate the contract with 90 days notice. It won't last.

 

[wms]

Don't worry SkyWest pilots...Jerry will make sure that Atlantic Southeast will absorb the loss. You'll be fine. ASA won't.

With ASA's understaffed situation, management will say something like "since you guys can't handle all of this flying...SkyWest is taking the slack." Mark my words.

They've had a history of doing that in the past...not.

 

[damnflyboy]

They've had a history of doing that in the past...not.

2 waves of furloughs on the ASA side...zero on SkyWest's side. Riiiight. The favoritism is blinding.