Originally Posted by
forgot to bid
In the name of scope recapture I think we should just start a PR campaign around a simple question, "if Delta Air Lines' is the best, why does it outsource YOUR FLIGHT to multiple regional airlines jockeying to be the next lowest bidder?" Or in fun bumper sticker size: "BITTER ABOUT FLYING ON THE LOWEST BIDDER?"
Or a little more centric to our needs: "Ask why is your Delta flight not being flown by Delta pilots?
The connotation on that last question would be a problem for ALPA to run with because how can ALPA in good faith say Delta Air Lines pilots are better than Pinnacle/Comair/ExpressJet/Alaska/Compass pilots who are also ALPA?
The general direction here though is, shame them out of regional service and bring Delta passengers home to Delta Air Lines.
I'm not quite sure the traveling public cares. Some have brand loyalty, mostly tied to frequent flier programs, but most shop for the cheapest ticket. Shame doesn't enter the equation, this is purely business. The top dogs at Delta aren't paid to feel good about themselves, they're paid to run a business and make money for stock holders.