Originally Posted by Scoop

Jack,

Basically management says whatever backs their current plan - nothing new here.

Prior to the merger we heard about how important "Fleet simplification" was DAL surviving and making a profit. We parked all kinds of mainline aircraft in the quest for "Simplification."

Then we merge with NW, acquire all kinds of exotic french speaking aircraft and all of a sudden, overnight, fleet simplification is out and "Fleet versatility" is the golden ticket to profitability.

So, paper will be the ticket (no pun intended) until one morning DAL decides to make a play for the 21th century and presto - I-Pads will all of a sudden save gazillions! Huge management bonuses will follow.


Scoop