Delta bails out Republic?
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Maurus
The Great Gazoo
I have a feeling some 70+ seat slots may be opening up for United. Delta seems committed to making sure their feed is secure.
AA doesn't want to pay their pilots and United doesn't want to pay their contractors. Last I heard Endeavor isn't having any trouble filling classes. If only some other airlines would take the hint.
AA doesn't want to pay their pilots and United doesn't want to pay their contractors. Last I heard Endeavor isn't having any trouble filling classes. If only some other airlines would take the hint.
WaterRooster
Well-Known Member
I wonder if SkyWest is going to find a home for the 700's coming off of contract soon. Envoy to grab the AA side of the house?
flyinggreasemnky
Well-Known Member
For those that went through the Pinnacolaba bankruptcy, this is seems awfully familiar.
chrisreedrules
Master Blaster
Q1 of 2016 isn't even done and already the regionals seem to be getting stood on their heads.
deadstick
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Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
You're joking, right? They have no other orders than the Air Canada orders. You can't jump in front of the line, if there is no line to even begin with.
I heard that a few days ago from another source.
But on the topic, the bad news is probably that things are going to fundamentally change for Republic. The good news is that everyone is hiring.
Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
Are they going to become another WO?
No idea.
My spidey sense thinks that "Nope. They've learned their lesson and are out of THAT business".
Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
Oh so they just want the assets (planes) and delivery slots. Also DL is back in the WO business, with Endeavor Air. The rumor has long been that Endeavor is getting 175 flying. With this deal with Republic that might now be more than just a rumor.
wheelsup
Well-Known Member
I think it would be hilarious if DL did indeed fold Republic into Endeavor, use all the 170's for their own flying, and kick AA and UA feed to the curb. Oh man. Talk about a coup. Once again DL is ahead of the curve.
I had to laugh when Doug & Kirby acted dumbfounded on why the AAG stock is 'underperforming'. Hey dummy, it's because of stuff like this. You burn money buying back stock, we have a crappy product with unhappy employees, and you make little effort to secure your feed when your #1 stated goal is reliable air service.
Keep in mind US Airways gave Mesa the funding to exit bankruptcy (they own 10%) and continue their feed. Yet Mesa still operates for United as well.
I had to laugh when Doug & Kirby acted dumbfounded on why the AAG stock is 'underperforming'. Hey dummy, it's because of stuff like this. You burn money buying back stock, we have a crappy product with unhappy employees, and you make little effort to secure your feed when your #1 stated goal is reliable air service.
Keep in mind US Airways gave Mesa the funding to exit bankruptcy (they own 10%) and continue their feed. Yet Mesa still operates for United as well.
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Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
But... I thought that you weren't unhappy and that the AA product wasn't crappy and loads better than a regional. . .
CirrusMonkey
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surreal1221
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Gee - wonderful.
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ScorpionStinger
Well-Known Member
Wow! If approved by the judge, the industry dynamic will change even more.
Smart strategic decisons like this is another reason why I LOVE Delta Airlines as a major carrier.
Freakiny Genius. Without Sticking it to the pilots! Infact securing longterm employment & enhancing recruitment efforts for Republic...
Great to see industry dynamics and reactions to poor pilot wages changing.
I'd like to see recent recuritment numbers for Republic.
chrisreedrules
Master Blaster
Delta's management is run by an operationally efficient minded person. AA's management is run by a bean counter and operations be damned. That's the reason Delta is doing as well as they are.