Originally Posted by
The Juice
Incorrect. The Mesaba minimum fence will not be lowered. The Bloch award only mentions a reduction if BOTH pre merger numbers are lowered, Mesaba isn't lowering.
I believe the previous (the one above you) poster is correct. The net number should be lowered for the total -900 Captain positions.
Read the award rather than speculate. The award says both. Here, I'll do it for you ....
In the event both Mesaba and Pinnacle pilots have less than 279 and 95 CRJ-900 captain positions, respectively, CRJ-900 captain positions shall be awarded on a ratio of 279 Mesaba pilots to 95 Pinnacle pilots until either Mesaba or Pinnacle reaches their minimum. Remaining vacant positions will be awarded in accordance with system seniority.