First XE (ASA) CR7 heading to GoJets.

[SPDBRD747400]

Well I was hoping this wouldn't happen after all but looks like the first CR7 is heading to STL today for GoJets. Sad day

 

[flyboyzii]

Not to worry. Hulas amazing maintenance practices will turn it into a huge pile of crap in no time

 

[JoeMerchant]

Well I was hoping this wouldn't happen after all but looks like the first CR7 is heading to STL today for GoJets. Sad day

....as sad as the day it was transferred to us from Comair? Is there any difference?

 

[SPDBRD747400]

....as sad as the day it was transferred to us from Comair? Is there any difference?

Times were different when we got them, DL transferred them to us. Now DL wanted us to fly them at a loss. We said NO, I still think it's sad that these "alter ego" airlines are the ones to get these airplanes.

 

[amcnd]

First SKW bird is on its way today also..... (old Comair bird also).

 

[wanagethi]

And the bar goes lower!

 

[CX880]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ0L4YRBTes&feature=fvst

 

[flyboyike]

Times were different when we got them, DL transferred them to us. Now DL wanted us to fly them at a loss. We said NO, I still think it's sad that these "alter ego" airlines are the ones to get these airplanes.

I'm sorry, just how is that different from when those same airplanes went from Comair to ASA? Or is it that it benefited you and thus was okay?

 

[centralpilot]

Times were different when we got them, DL transferred them to us. Now DL wanted us to fly them at a loss. We said NO, I still think it's sad that these "alter ego" airlines are the ones to get these airplanes.

The way Brad Rich tells it SKYW was already losing money in that contract before it was put up for rebid. I can't blame them for raising their bid to one that would be profitable, but obviously G7 thinks they can do it at the lower rate. Also, ExpressJet's (ASA) code is now EV, not XE.

 

[Plainsman]

You guys don't need to get in a pissing match. It's just management tactics. It's Delta for Pete's sake. These guys would kill your first born for some dough. Look around weak airlines are taking a dive. We will be ok.

 

[amcnd]

In the end, we are all hurting each other.. Delta posts a huge profit. While we fight over pennys... This is not a good set up.....

 

[Flyer1015]

In the end, we are all hurting each other.. Delta posts a huge profit. While we fight over pennys... This is not a good set up.....

Just how Delta likes it. Anyone planning on making a career at a Delta Connection carrier needs to get their head examined. Unless you're over 50.

 

[Varmint]

Just how Delta likes it. Anyone planning on making a career at a Delta Connection carrier needs to get their head examined. Unless you're over 50.

Agree....I think the writing is on the wall and regional feed companies will be MUCH smaller in the future. Things are better outside of that realm.....although I never believed it when I was in the thick of it for over a decade. It took fuel prices vs RJ economics, lots of analyzing and soul searching, and merger news to make me realize it was time to get out.

 

[wmuflyguy]

Times were different when we got them, DL transferred them to us. Now DL wanted us to fly them at a loss. We said NO, I still think it's sad that these "alter ego" airlines are the ones to get these airplanes.

No they weren't, but rationalize away.

 

[Jetjockey]

It's all a big shell game. Follow the money, it all leads one place. Different clowns through out the years, same circus.