skyway, Jim Rankin meeting?

[SYX328]

Well YX is getting the A320's over the next few years. And Grizzley Adams did have a beard.

 

[8AF]

JR said that he was not involved in the RFP process as it would be a conflict of interest. He also said that his decision to leave SYX was independant to the RFP, just better opportunities for him and his family at Air Wisconsin. ( I guess more $$ and actually the ability to manage the company, unlike at SYX where everything is dictated by YX).

He sees a promissing future for SYX in the long run, just that at this point 50 seaters cannot be financed as the market is flooded with them. SYX could potentialy finance 90 seaters, as banks would be willing to invest in those, but it won't happen because Midwest is flying 88 seaters (717), so its regional carrier cannot fly bigger 90 seaters!

May be it's time for SYX ro get the 717s! and YX some A-320's!

This is wishful thinking. They don't even have / want to spend money on the 1900. That doesn't make sense to me; if the market is flooded with 50s they should be able to get a good deal. The ability to finance also reflects the ability of the company to make payments. People, you have to be realistic, not overly optimistic.