Originally Posted by
Timbo
I thought that's what would happen (stapled) back when DAL bought Com Air and ASA, but when our MEC met with theirs, to discuss a common seniority list, single carrier status, etc. all they (CA, ASA) would talk about was DOH.
Believe me, I am all for taking back ALL of our flying, but now that National represents both groups, I'm just trying to figure out how it's going to happen, and NOT result in a DFR lawsuit, or arbitration, or something other than a staple.
DCI carriers can be unilaterally reduced to zero airframes flying in any capacity for Delta Air Lines. There is nothing they can do about it and there is no DFR anywhere. Not even close. While I would still be concerned with a seniority grab even if their pilots voted 99% for a staple, its a very small risk. One that we should avoid? Sure, let's avoid it. There are numerous other ways to do it including bringing planes to our certificate or starting yet another "NewCo" certificate. There is no need to use a DCI pilot list if the grabbing of even a single seniority number is a credible threat.