I would not be surprised if there is more history. Why was there no mention of Skywest's recent milestone - 40 years in business (congratulations SKywest - that is something to proud of in any industry, but particulary aviation).
Not even close.
Is a typical
PR BS use of semantics.
40 years if you include AND acknowledge from whence they came, but barely 18 for the name of the entity which was merged with others.
Meeke is a newbie in the pantheon of those who were part of the process of evolution and could have only got up "there" as part of the Stowe/Ansett schemings.
The problems they are now experiencing, without their Big Brother are
exactly the same problems that faced their ancestors 40 years ago. I know because I was actually there.
Geoffrey might have a better kowledge of that background than you think.
When I get back form work today I will give you the history and lineage.
I have no problems with them saying "40 years" as long as they
recognise from whence they came and I can assure you it was not from Meekes 40 year old Skywest.
Just as a bit of a clue Skywest started as an operator out of Witenoom.