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Possible. But the fact is that it was cheaper for SKW to fly those planes for USAirways at a loss than to park them and lose even more money on the leases. It makes a certain amount of sense, but it is hardly the model image of "smart". And even if its their best option, its hardly something to celebrate... regional airlines undercutting eachother and being willing to fly at a known loss. Its kinda the problem we have with pilots, isnt it?
I hate to burst your bubble, but SkyWest is not flying those 200s for US Airways at a loss. Sure, in the announcement SkyWest said they would use aircraft already on property. True enough, the first two aircraft painted are 906SW and 907SW. However, since that announcement, here is the list of 200s that SkyWest has acquired:
455CA, 477CA, 479CA, 487CA, 629BR, 652BR, 659BR, 779CA, 781CA, 783CA, 809CA, 821CA, 874AS, 875AS, 885AS, 886AS, 889AS
So, you're going to tell me that all 17 of these aircraft were pulled out of the desert or taken off the hands ofother operators just so SkyWest could fly 14 200s at a loss for US Airways? AND SkyWest then went and up their contract with US Airways for a 15th 200 for them to fly any at-risk routes they choose just to lose even more money? HAHA! Please!
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