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Old 05-26-2012 | 10:45 AM
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Carl Spackler
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Originally Posted by georgetg
Summary:
  • Our PWA has language to prohibit a DCI carrier to fly large jets.
  • Republic aquires Frontier and operates A320s, orders the C-Series.
  • Many Delta pilot call their reps and say it violates the PWA.
  • The DALPA lawyer responds that the PWA language isn't enforceable as written.
  • My rep promises to make sure the next contract is better.
  • New language in TA prohibits operations like Republic from operating larger jets.
  • Exemption added to TA specifically permits Republic (Chautaqua, Shuttle America) to operate large jets contrary to news language.
Really? This alone in context of BBs plans should be a NO vote.
Eeeeeee-Yup!

Carl