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MileageAddict Jan 5, 2008 7:04 pm
Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian (Post 9011383)
Since Mesa operates outside of the United system, this topic is being moved to TravelBuzz!

FlyinHawaiian, Co-Moderator
United Milage Plus Forum
:confused: I am perplexed by the decision to move this thread out of the UA forum.

FlyinHawaiian Jan 5, 2008 7:06 pm
I belive the OP is discussing Mesa Air Group, Inc. of which Mesa Airlines is a part. Mesa also operates flights for US Airways Express, Delta Connection, and under the brand names Freedom Airlines, Air Midwest, and go!

I'm sure flyers from those programs would be interested as well.

I should have stated "Since Mesa also operates outside of United..."

paytonc Apr 12, 2008 11:33 am
Originally Posted by 1015-1k (Post 9012115)
I've always wondered why RJ services operate independently... Why wouldn't UA want to outright own it's UX operations?
Contracting out the regional operations is principally a way of reducing costs and risk. UX staff (especially pilots) don't get paid as well as UA staff, and UA has limited risk exposure on those flights since the UX partner gets a flat fee per flight.

AA, DL, and NW all own part of their regional operations. DL is trying to spin off Comair and sold ASA, while NW has been moving in the other direction by starting Compass and "adopting" Mesaba. Go figure.


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