There is a rumour running around saying that skywest is very close to making a deal on someone, they flat out denied it was AirWhiskey..but of course, refused to say who..
I would have to say this is a possibility,but who knows what
to believe right now...since airwhiz is a united affiliate as well
maybe they it would be a good fit...where did you hear this
rumor? thx, JP
Why would SkyWest want to buy AirWis when our pilot group, flight attendants, and rampers are unionized? Besides... we get to keep our pay (and contract) if we get sold. Sounds like a big hassle to me.
Nope it doesn't look like they will be buying anyone any time soon. I checked the SEC 10K, 8k, and S-1 capital filings (that's where you'll find info on mergers, buyouts, acquisitions, and capital raising efforts) nothing there. Unless you know something the SEC doesn't.
Alaska huh, Paul? Well, we will see. SkyWest (OO) doesn't do ANYTHING unless it is a very sound, conservative business venture. That's one reason they are a successful regional carrier. I worked there for almost four years and there were rumors about OO buying the Trans States West Coast division, then OO buying Air 21 (out of FAT), then OO buying WestAir, then OO buying WinAir (also out of FAT), then Comair buying OO. Listen carefully gang, it was said, "You can believe it when it is parked on the ramp, and it has 'SkyWest' painted on the tail." Otherwise it was just fodder for the crew lounge.
BTW, I enjoyed working there. If you're going to work for a regional, then I cannot think of a better one to work for. Great people, great bases, great flying (overnights in MRY, CIC, JAK... just to name a few.) F/As tend to be "floozies"... oops, wait, I married one... never mind.
Regards,
RightBettor
P.S. The EKO overnights were good too... "Winner!! 9!! Pay the line!! Nine, Nine, center field nine!!"
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