blogwth

Does that mean that, since ABX and Atlas both have current 767 rates, ABX guys are locked in at their higher rate? Doesn't that mean they are going to be at a perpetual disadvantage forever?

HercDriver130

I think the idea is that the 1224 companies who are party to this letter will not negotiate new rates below anything already on their certificate.... but who knows... in the end... the companies will bid for the business... it will be awarded and flown.... does anyone REALLY see anything different happening....

wetpish

I agree there is probably nothing to stop DHL from shopping for the best deal they can get. These four planes will be awarded to the company that can offer DHL the best deal.

Does anyone know who will be getting the 4 planes currently out for bid? Has a decision been made yet? When will the decision be announced?

gasnhaul

Pretty sure the deal will be finalized on the 31st. Should be announced shorty thereafter...

Jurassic Jet

Has everyone not figured out already it's going to be Kalitta?

borismud

what about the APA1224 letter of commitment?

Just kidding. I agree. It looks like they are going to Kalitta.

lionflyer

Well, we at Kalitta are hearing they are going to Atlas

wetpish

Nobody seems to think they will be going to ABX.

I guess we'll know soon enough.

It will be interesting if they do go to Atlas. The president of 1224 is an Atlas guy. All of this letter of commitment stuff can influence where the planes go. The way it is now, Atlas has a natural advantage over ABX just looking at pilot pay rates. According to some reports, this letter of commitment prevents ABX pilots from negotiating a competitive positioin which almost ensures they planes will go to another carrier. If that other carrier happens to be Atlas... This letter of commitment could end up being a deterrent that will prevent ABX from being able to compete in this marketplace. In other words, the letter of commitment could actually lock ABX into an unfavorable position so that the other carriers can scavage their work while everyone looks like a white knight.

742drvr

heard through the grape vine, some near bankrupt company out of Arizona may get it..........it will go to the lowest bidder!!!!!!!!!!

Natca

Swift air?