Originally Posted by untied

I love it when guys lash out at my airline. I guess the argument is...."we suck, but you suck even more!"

Let's talk about giving up 90 seat airframes that will expand the ability of Delta management to replace DAL pilots. You guys always push the envelope in outsourcing, and SOME of you see the need to stop it. Others see a carrot (the 717's) and bite at it every time.

Pilots are always surprised when the intent of the contract is not followed. We never learn. DAL's intent is to get you looking at shiny new jets, then pull the rug out from under you in a few years and outsource most of your domestic flying.

As far as UAL goes....we were forced to take 70 seaters while in BK. CAL is still limited to 50. Since we are no longer in BK (and not in a concessionary mindset) we will look to improve our scope. That means less 70 seaters, no 90 seaters, and the 50 seat jets will disappear due to their lack of economic sense.

The 90 seaters you keep allowing are a much greater threat to our careers than the little 50 seater. You guys will be opening up a TON of new routes with the extended range and carrying capacity of these big jets.

Like you said, it's very expensive to fix scope after the fact. That's why you have to stop allowing this to continue.

Once again....parking airplanes that management doesn't want for BIG ones that they DO is not in your best interest!