US Air's New Plan
Us Air are going to introduce 50-69 regional jets for use in US Air's mainline operations. The initial deployment will be operated by US Air mainline employees. They will replace larger jets flying between their main hubs. They're going to push these operations at Logan, LaGuardia and Reagan National in particular. What's interesting is that these aircraft will be inside the cap of 70 regional jets allowed by the contract with The US Air pilots.
They wil also use larger aircraft, (757) to serve key Florida destinations. They will also look to join an alliance, (will it be Star?)
They envisage an annual operating gain of $439 million as a result of these measures. I say good luck to all at US Air.