Originally Posted by
slowplay
Our current scope for small jets is a quantity and size limitation at 76 seats and corresponding aircraft weight.
It is no such thing. The RAH scope violation through a creative interpretation of the language leaves us with no real limitations since DALPA has refused to file a grievance. DALPA's reasoning? Management found a loophole in our Section 1 (that ALPA lawyers negotiated), and if we grieved it...we'd would lose.
Originally Posted by
slowplay
It is my view that Delta pilots already own all flying above this sized aircraft (sub 100 seat),
That may be your view, but ALPA lawyers don't agree with you. ALPA lawyers simply say that Delta management have found a loophole in our Section 1 language. Delta pilots don't really own ANY of their flying.
Originally Posted by
slowplay
but putting the genie back in the bottle at 76 seats will be very difficult absent further change in the regional space.
It might be difficult, but it takes a bargainng agent who actually wants to do that. It has nothing to do with "further change in the regional space." It has everything to do with a bargaining agent that states it as one of the highest priorities...or even a priority at all. But of course, DALPA is completely SILENT on this subject. Why?
Carl