SkyWest Ends its Midwest Agreement
06-09-2009, 09:07 AM
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The economy is not stabilizing. Oil is skyrocketing which will cause inflation to skyrocket. It will make things 1000 times worse than it is now. The entire economy will eventually collapse. We are past the point of no return. Our government has gotten out of control. We need to bankrupt and restructure our entire government kind of like what is happening to every other industry. The government employees are making a lot more than market wages these days.
06-09-2009, 09:08 AM
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[quote=flyboyzz1;625054]Republic ups loan to Midwest, adds small aircraft to the current deal
Republic Airways Holdings has agreed to loan a further $6 million to Midwest airlines and add 12 37-50-seat jets to flying Republic current conducts on behalf of Midwest.
Prior to the latest loan, Republic has supplied $25 million in loans to Midwest. An original $15 million loan coincided with the two companies reaching a deal for Republic to fly 12 70-seat Embraer E-170s for Midwest.
Last month the agreement was broadened to include two extended range Embraer E-190 aircraft that are scheduled to start service in August and September.
Republic detailed the latest changes to its relationship with Midwest in a filing with US regulators. The 12 smaller jets are scheduled to enter service by January 2010. The company says all the aircraft will be sourced from its existing fleet or through a third party lessor.[quote=flyboyzz1;625054]
This is because RAH needs a spot for their parked aircraft from the CAL operation. How many pilot groups do they have to do this to before people see how messed up they are?
Republic Airways Holdings has agreed to loan a further $6 million to Midwest airlines and add 12 37-50-seat jets to flying Republic current conducts on behalf of Midwest.
Prior to the latest loan, Republic has supplied $25 million in loans to Midwest. An original $15 million loan coincided with the two companies reaching a deal for Republic to fly 12 70-seat Embraer E-170s for Midwest.
Last month the agreement was broadened to include two extended range Embraer E-190 aircraft that are scheduled to start service in August and September.
Republic detailed the latest changes to its relationship with Midwest in a filing with US regulators. The 12 smaller jets are scheduled to enter service by January 2010. The company says all the aircraft will be sourced from its existing fleet or through a third party lessor.[quote=flyboyzz1;625054]
This is because RAH needs a spot for their parked aircraft from the CAL operation. How many pilot groups do they have to do this to before people see how messed up they are?
06-09-2009, 09:21 AM
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06-09-2009, 09:51 AM
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I don't speak for RAH pilots, just myself...
If I were at Skywest, I would be glad to see this flying go. I am sure those 12 airframes can be placed elsewhere without adverse effects for the pilot group. Your company has been losing money (by not being paid) doing the Midwest flying. It was a drag on your finances. Your company is healthier for this. I would rather not be a part of any company that is doing flying for midwest because it is a financial black hole. This is not going to help RAH at all. Bedford would have been better off selling those aircraft. I think we have loaned out too much money to too many companies. Like our federal government's spending, it is an unsustainable practice.
If I were at Skywest, I would be glad to see this flying go. I am sure those 12 airframes can be placed elsewhere without adverse effects for the pilot group. Your company has been losing money (by not being paid) doing the Midwest flying. It was a drag on your finances. Your company is healthier for this. I would rather not be a part of any company that is doing flying for midwest because it is a financial black hole. This is not going to help RAH at all. Bedford would have been better off selling those aircraft. I think we have loaned out too much money to too many companies. Like our federal government's spending, it is an unsustainable practice.
06-09-2009, 10:16 AM
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06-09-2009, 10:18 AM
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I KNOW!! I was just wondering if there where any part time NPS jobs this summer. Yes, and they pay more than my 3rd year FO pay!!!!!
06-09-2009, 10:19 AM
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I don't speak for RAH pilots, just myself...
If I were at Skywest, I would be glad to see this flying go. I am sure those 12 airframes can be placed elsewhere without adverse effects for the pilot group. Your company has been losing money (by not being paid) doing the Midwest flying. It was a drag on your finances. Your company is healthier for this. I would rather not be a part of any company that is doing flying for midwest because it is a financial black hole. This is not going to help RAH at all. Bedford would have been better off selling those aircraft. I think we have loaned out too much money to too many companies. Like our federal government's spending, it is an unsustainable practice.
If I were at Skywest, I would be glad to see this flying go. I am sure those 12 airframes can be placed elsewhere without adverse effects for the pilot group. Your company has been losing money (by not being paid) doing the Midwest flying. It was a drag on your finances. Your company is healthier for this. I would rather not be a part of any company that is doing flying for midwest because it is a financial black hole. This is not going to help RAH at all. Bedford would have been better off selling those aircraft. I think we have loaned out too much money to too many companies. Like our federal government's spending, it is an unsustainable practice.
I for one am VERY glad this is finally over. Yes, this will add to our overstaffing but it's always better to rip the bandaid off and deal with the problem head on.
RAH can have them, after all their future is looking quite bleek with AT and SWA ramping up MKE operations.
RIP Midwest. I wish the best to all their pilots!
06-09-2009, 10:22 AM
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They didn't do anything to SKW, SKW wanted out and they got what they wanted without penalties. Midwest was nothing more than a drain on this company, Good Riddence.
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