Originally Posted by
flyYX
I wonder if Republic would want to try MKE - DLH once again? If they build up MKE with better connections to more destinations, DLH might be worth another try. With their lower cost structure they maybe able to better compete with NWA. I know it sounds far fetched, but places like DLH are hungry for competition and an alternative to NWA. Hazelrah has stressed this a lot on these captive markets that NWA will defend to no end. But someone should try to chip away at these markets. An E135 on the route would do just fine to start with.
That thought entered my mind when I was compiling my list of guesses. DLH was last served with the now-gone Fairchild 328 jet, which seated 32 passengers I believe. So, I agree that the smallest Midwest plane would have to be used on the route...and the CASM for a Republic E135 would certainly be lower than the FRJ was, but it's probably still a long shot.