Originally Posted by
DAL 88 Driver
For March, almost all of the MSP DC-9 trips start and end with deadheads... most of them to/from ATL. If they're really going to keep the -9's around for an extra year (end of 2013) and keep doing most of the flying hub and spoke out of ATL, it probably makes economic sense to move the base there.
Except the left seat would then be open to all in seniority order (new category), and it would lead to a complete reshuffle. It would make perfect sense for anyone with the seniority to bid it, and displace to wherever they want after it goes away. Perfect play for anyone that can't get into another airplane they're senior enough for, but can't get into.
From a company standpoint, I can't see the logic. From our standpoint, I like the way you're thinking on this.