Here is some info that chq gave its pilot group...
Q. What is Republic Airlines?
A. Republic Airlines is a start up airline that will operate as US Airways Express.
Q. Why is Republic flying RJ’s for Airways?
A. Because it will adopt the Jets for Jobs [J4J] pilot hiring protocols.
Q. How many RJ’s will Republic operate?
A. Between 20 and 23 aircraft.
Q. Will Chautauqua get any more RJ’s for Airways?
A. Yes, between 9 and 12 additional aircraft.
Q. How can Chautauqua get more RJ’s with out complying with the J4J protocols?
A. Because Chautauqua’s J4J pilot hiring liability will be absorbed by Republic.
Q. Isn’t Republic an “alter-ego” carrier?
A. No. Republic will be a union carrier and it will comply with J4J.
Q. If there were no Republic would Chautauqua get all the new RJ’s?
A. No, if there were no Republic, there would be no new RJ’s for anyone.
Q. If Chautauqua pilots had accepted J4J would there still be a Republic?
A. No, it would not have been necessary.
Q. Is it too late for the Chautauqua pilots to reverse their decision on J4J?
A. Yes, because Republic has given Airways a lower cost deal than Chautauqua’s.
Q. Could Republic operate planes for any of our other code-share partners?
A. No. Chautauqua is the exclusive provider for AMR, AWA and DAL.
Q. Could Republic operate for a new code share partner?
A. Yes, if Airways consents.
Q. Are there any plans to expand Republic beyond Airways?
A. No.
Q. If Airways liquidates will there still be a Republic?
A. No, there would be no need since there would be no new RJ’s for Airways.
The company will be based in louisville. I think it will be headed by a us airways express top management guy, I don't remember his name.
Most pilots that I have talked to at chq have a bad feeling about this. This info has just been presented to us.
Please post your opinions to this new company here, we are trying to get the word out...
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