Republic to operate EMB-190s for Midwest

[sweptback]

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. At least the FOs get to feel extra special by flying a bigger airplane for the same paycheck as flying a 135 with 1/3 as many seats! But it's ok, cause the engines are under the wings.

MILWAUKEE & INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Midwest Airlines and Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET - News) today announced an expansion of the air services agreement (ASA) between Midwest Airlines and Republic Airlines to include the addition of new Embraer 190AR jets. The E190s will be configured to seat 100 passengers in a single cabin with seating choice that includes 20 Signature seats. The initial order includes two of the E190AR aircraft.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Republic-Airlines-to-Operate-bw-15319391.html?.v=1

 

[Salukipilot4590]

Oh shi-

 

[mynameisjim]

The press release contains an error. It says Midwest has "Milwaukee's most daily nonstop flights". I bet Skywest operates the most daily non stop flights.

I respectfully request that mainline pilots stop giving away their flying.

 

[Metro752]

Whoops

 

[WSurf]

Oh well, does this really surprise anyone? Come on, really.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Oh well, does this really surprise anyone? Come on, really.

Sadly, no. :smash:

 

[BrickTop]

In one sense its nice to things happening with the regionals in another is disgusting to think I will most likely make a career at one.

 

[SennaP1]

I just threw up in my mouth A LOT. ....

No surprise.

 

[flyboyzz1]

Funny thing is (well not funny for the midwest guys) midwest will fold and republic will have 190's they have to park. Cue republic pilots "I don't want these new big planes. I wish we would never got them" but deep down you know they are really very very excited for this chance to fly more planes at the expense of what was once a respected company and pilot group. You rep guys better get a HUGE pay raise or you are nothing but dirt.

 

[Tarzan]

You can't point at these guys and call them dirt because of a move management made.
However, if they don't fight for a mainline pay scale for these planes, I'll be sure to point and call names.

Edit: I see you guys already voted for 190 pay scale. Weak. And knowing that, maybe your names should be known as, Mud.

 

[Metro752]

Republic

Midex

 

[Airline Driver]

Funny thing is (well not funny for the midwest guys) midwest will fold and republic will have 190's they have to park. Cue republic pilots "I don't want these new big planes. I wish we would never got them" but deep down you know they are really very very excited for this chance to fly more planes at the expense of what was once a respected company and pilot group. You rep guys better get a HUGE pay raise or you are nothing but dirt.

Flight crews are not responsible for the business decisions of the company they work for. It is not Republic's fault for Midwest's past financial difficulties. I dislike the fact that flight crews and other company employees, are the ones who pay the awful price of loosing their jobs based on managements decisions. It is what it is, business. It's awful in the sense that yes people will probably loose jobs, but for investors and management, it's the right thing to do. I really don't think, OR AT LEAST I WOULD HOPE NOT, that the employees of one company wish bad luck for those of another.

 

[Metro752]

Erwin Rommel wasn't a fan of his boss either.

 

[BrickTop]

Flight crews are not responsible for the business decisions of the company they work for. It is not Republic's fault for Midwest's past financial difficulties. I dislike the fact that flight crews and other company employees, are the ones who pay the awful price of loosing their jobs based on managements decisions. It is what it is, business. It's awful in the sense that yes people will probably loose jobs, but for investors and management, it's the right thing to do. I really don't think, OR AT LEAST I WOULD HOPE NOT, that the employees of one company wish bad luck for those of another.

This is the airline industry. We eat our youth and sh!t on our elders.......Unless they can get you an interview.

 

[Airline Driver]

You can't point at these guys and call them dirt because of a move management made.
However, if they don't fight for a mainline pay scale for these planes, I'll be sure to point and call names.

Edit: I see you guys already voted for 190 pay scale. Weak. And knowing that, maybe your names should be known as, Mud.

We did not vote for any 190 pay scale!!! Nor have we had changes for a 190 pay scale!!! Our Contract does go up to 99 seats. 100 is a whole different ball game!! 100 seats looks like the configuration of the airplanes. 1 seat does make a difference. I am sure we will be fighting for more money.