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03-01-2014, 01:10 PM
#4071
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You know he was only attempting to test out a new fuel savings program when he did that...once he realized he didn't possess 25,000 feet of runway, he re-evaluated and made the correct decision.
03-01-2014, 02:56 PM
#4072
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You're right they could go out and fly for others but Delta would most likely try to cancel the flow which is a huge cost savings for Hulas. Let's face it TSA hasn't had anything going on for a long time except a couple airplanes get renewed every couple years. Compass is the preferred DCI carrier at the moment it seems, operationally we are the best or atleast second every month, if that goes away because we are messing around with a merger they will pull airplanes and Hulas will lose alot of money. They would have to tread lightly because Delta will do whatever they want if you **** them off. You know this, you saw it at 9E. A TSA merger would destroy Compass and any advantage they have compared to other regionals ( cost, performance) will be lost.
What ****** Delta off at 9E was their attempt to bill Delta for all the training costs of the new contract, including for the Q400. Delta, rightly so said they would pay only for retraining pilots for the Delta side, not United. Delta's decision to hold payment for these costs was a major factor in the bankruptcy. Part of what bankrupted 9E was moving pilots around the different certificates because they had to go through full blown initial on each certificate. If you consolidate this cost is greatly reduced, which is another reason why TSA Holdings might pursue merging all the certificates.
03-01-2014, 02:57 PM
#4073
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03-01-2014, 03:06 PM
#4074
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Just about every airline analyst out there, including Bedford, has predicted major changes in the regional industry over the next five years. All of them predict a move to save costs by reducing the number of regional airlines (reducing completion) and by ending most multiple certificate operations (reducing overhead). Republic has made the first move by starting to wind down Chautauqua. We'll see who is next......
03-01-2014, 05:21 PM
#4075
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Prediction -
Compass and GoJet remain while TSA is wound down.
The 50 seat market is incredibly volatile.
Compass and GoJet remain while TSA is wound down.
The 50 seat market is incredibly volatile.
03-01-2014, 08:18 PM
#4078
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From what I've heard, TSA leases on their airplanes are incredibly cheap. I don't think they will have a problem bidding on 50 seat routes if that's the case.
03-01-2014, 09:32 PM
#4079
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Then why are there 3 RFPs out there right now for 50 seat flying? Lease rates on 50 seaters right now are dirt cheap. But hey, I'd love to come over to Compass and fly a shiny new 170.....
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