I think the mystery is being removed from the question "how did Mesa beat out Comair and SkyWest for Delta Connection Flying?"
It appears SkyWest was smart not to bid flying below their operational costs. However, how long SkyWest can hold out against ExpressJet and Mesa's willingness to bid at less than cost?
Skywest is holding pretty well. I'm sorry you guys at ASA are having so much trouble. If Skywest really want the flying they will bid very agressively. If not, they will put a bid that will have more restrictions. Good example is Midwest flying. We can't even staff what we got. We were not "desperate" for the Delta flying, even though would it be nice. But for one reason or the other, mangmt really want the Midwest flying.