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Consider that some of these regionals have contracts which can not be cancelled. Others have contracts that can be adjusted with very little notice. SkyWest / ASA & Republic are probably safe. Comair may act like the accumulator since it is directly controlled by Delta and has the most flexibility.
Also consider where NWA's DC-9 flying will go. Some to the remaining DC-9's and 320's, but NWA's fleet is shrinking. I think this will put pressure on the branded carriers to outsource more while they wait for the perfect 100 seat jet to be invented.
While they wait for the 100 seat version of a Dreamliner, managers are happy to try to have their contractors buy "obsolete" aircraft to fill the gap.
I expect less damage to the RJ fleet than what is expected. RJ flying is low profit, but it is also low risk. With so much uncertainty, low risk will be the easier decision to make.
Also consider where NWA's DC-9 flying will go. Some to the remaining DC-9's and 320's, but NWA's fleet is shrinking. I think this will put pressure on the branded carriers to outsource more while they wait for the perfect 100 seat jet to be invented.
While they wait for the 100 seat version of a Dreamliner, managers are happy to try to have their contractors buy "obsolete" aircraft to fill the gap.
I expect less damage to the RJ fleet than what is expected. RJ flying is low profit, but it is also low risk. With so much uncertainty, low risk will be the easier decision to make.