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Sniper · 07-03-2009, 12:32 PM

Interesting idea . . .

Does anyone REALLY know why Mesa was singled out by Delta?

too costly (not likely)
small fleet for Delta (only 30 something aircraft, @ one point, @ least)
too many delays (delays due to Mesa's operation, delays due to Delta assigning them mainly NE Corridor routes, or delays b/c Delta asked them to cancel flights to get their transatlantic flights out quicker)
Personal differences with Ornstein

We all know Delta has too many 50 seaters in the Delta Connection fleet. Why target Mesa (Pinnacle was targeted, but came to an agreement. Skywest is suing Delta too).

Does anyone REALLY know?

07-03-2009, 12:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sniper Gets Weekends Off Joined APC: Oct 2006 Posts: 460	Interesting idea . . . Does anyone REALLY know why Mesa was singled out by Delta? too costly (not likely) small fleet for Delta (only 30 something aircraft, @ one point, @ least) too many delays (delays due to Mesa's operation, delays due to Delta assigning them mainly NE Corridor routes, or delays b/c Delta asked them to cancel flights to get their transatlantic flights out quicker) Personal differences with Ornstein We all know Delta has too many 50 seaters in the Delta Connection fleet. Why target Mesa (Pinnacle was targeted, but came to an agreement. Skywest is suing Delta too). Does anyone REALLY know?