Midwest pilots think all 717s will go by next year

[Donsa320]

Possible, but doubtful. Here's how I see it:

1. NW writes off investment.

2. Midwest needs more money. So don't ask NW for it.

3. Delta says keep it breathing.

4. TPG throws its part in. Finds Republic to throw in some, too, and get some parked airplanes flying.

5. DL/NW merger approved.

6. TPG sells gates and slots to DL

7. TPG takes money and shuts Midwest down. Republic secures DL flying out of MKE (scope permitting) for keeping Midwest alive.


I guess I doubt RAH really wants another certificate. Wouldn't be the first time I was wrong, though.

RE; Number 6. The gates belong to Milwaukee County and the "slots" belong to the U.S. Government. Neither one is an asset or "for sale". Sorry.

 

[Fubijaakr]

Sounds like propsync has it figured out. In any case, Midwest pilots are toast.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

This will get interesting, and is far from over.

 

[airline#5]

This is not very interesting, and it's over.

 

[Jetjockey]

This will get interesting, and is far from over.

What's new on the front??? I haven't heard anything.

 

[maxblast72]

E-170's are losing less money than the B-717's did.

 

[scarlet]

Did Midwest park all but 9 717 already, what is the word there these days...??

Are the Midwest guys flying the E-170s now??

 

[jravi8tor]

Did Midwest park all but 9 717 already, what is the word there these days...??

Are the Midwest guys flying the E-170s now??

to answer your question; phasing all but 9 717's out of the fleet and republic pilots not MEH pilots are crewing the e-jet.

 

[Tug Driver]

i heard that boeing took back 4 of the remaining 9 717's.

 

[J3guy]

i saw a md 80 in dulles this moring. Are they keeping a few of those for charter? Best of luck to all of those involved from a former skyway pilot.