Originally Posted by
orvil
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.
What?
This TA limits DCI HULLS( jets AND turboprops) at 450. Also it limits turboprops to 37 seats and a MGTOW of 37,000 lbs.