Also, the smaller carrier needs to operate a fairly consistent airline it needs to make sure that flights aren t cancelled and they get in on time to feed the bigger airline at their hubs. Otherwise, the bigger airline could cancel the contract for cause. So basically, a lot of the risk is taken out and built into the contracts. So you ve got almost guaranteed profitability as long as you operate a fairly smooth operation. And also, with the RJs coming in, you ve got more or less guaranteed growth because there s a place to put these RJs.
Consumers prefer regional jets.
It s stimulating a lot of new demand, and taking people off the highways. And these things are efficient. You can operate a lot more flights to each hub per day because of their speed and their quick turnaround. The problem with Alaska is they got waylaid last year because of the accident and the FAA investigation. And they re not really a low cost carrier.