Republic/Shuttle America to operate 30 170/175's for Delta

[jynxyjericho]

What the hell is with this type of statement? So many of the mainline guys on here talk to us like we are purposefully taking their jobs and will be super pissed if they take the flying back. Like it has been said before, just shut up and take the damn flying back. WE WANT YOU TO TAKE THE FLYING BACK!!!! DO IIIIIIITTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!

+1

Maybe someone can make a slide show for them?

 

[Captain Morgan]

While bryan's busy making sandwiches, SWA is eating his lunch.

You're right! SWA is eating his lunch. But what I am saying is, that BB has options and he's decided to draw down branded to regroup, all the while putting less fuel efficient aircraft from his operation to another. I sincerely believe there is a lot going on behind the scenes. I'm not normally a conspiracy theorist, but let's look at the facts. Time and time again, against all rational reasoning, BB has placed more aircraft with Delta. It's no secret that BB has close ties with Delta and regularly meets with them for "dinner." (That's a quote straight from him) It's my opinion that Frontier is a tool of Delta. It would seem to me that Delta wants to keep SWA/AAI busy in DEN while Delta prepares for war in ATL. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Jetjockey]

I wouldn't doubt that theory. Throughout airline history, major airlines have used regional airlines like a tool to manipulate against competition. When they are done "manipulating", the regionals are tossed aside like a used rag. There's always a fresh supply of new fresh rags at cheaper rates.

The major/regional job cycle has to stop. Brand scope with one contract is a possible solution.

 

[JR Man]

The ship is sinking! Leave NOW!

 

[GINCHBLASTER]

Looks like RAH branded ops isn't doing well.

They "say" the branded side lost $51M in the first quarter. But somehow the amount of cash in the bank keeps going up, and the debt keeps going down. Granted the fixed fee side made $19M. Still doesn't add up though.

They wouldn't want to show a profit when the union just filed for contract mediation.