Thread: Odds of Delta TA passing
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Old 05-28-2012 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg
So 19% over the next 3 years is mediocre? We got 17% for the current 4 year contract, except this TA has a lot more improvements in other areas as well compared to our merger joint contract. You can debate the scope provisions and additional RJs, but don't forget the addition of 717s, DCI ratio, parking 148 smaller RJs, and other scope improvements.
Bill,

So many conveniently forget that this TA allows 70 more 76 seat Small Jets, unlimited numbers of a 90 seat turbo props, and a carve out for RAH? These are not scope gains. These aircraft will result in stagnation and fragmentation.

We don't even know if the 717's are actually going to show up. That is open to debate. Even if they do show up, they may bring pilots with them. We don't know how many will be allowed to accept the early retirement and when they will leave. We don't know if they will be replaced.

There are just too many unknowns in this TA. We have learned from the past that unknowns don't usually work for our benefit. The Company will take full advantage of every lousy loophole in the agreement.