editorial...You've posted the same thing in a couple of threads and now I find myself reposting items...it would be easier if we all stuck to posting in just one thread rather than posting the same thing in multiple threads. end editorial
Fair enough but there are a lot of thread going and I feel slightly schizophrenic trying to keep up so I post were I think it's relevant.
The TA protects mainline pilots from failure to execute the business plan. The TA guarantees in every environment that a higher percentage of Delta passengers will be flown by Delta pilots.
I understand what you are saying but don't get the same impression or comfort reading how the company might interpret the contract or how events might unfold.
And you guys accuse me of spin by omission.... Be careful, or I'll channel my inner Scambo... Oh, and don't let roadkill see this...
How many 50 seat contracts can be renegotiated with this TA. How many can be renegotiated without this TA. Hint - it's not the same number.
Sorry, I was just copying some of your best work.
While you are correct that 70 large RJs to trade is good leverage I would still like to know what Delta could do without 70 large RJs to know if this is a better deal. As I have stated before Delta could easily negotiate out of the 50 seat contracts a little early by offering a little increase in the terms of the ASA agreements.
Really? Please.....
Oh, tell me what happened again at Independence Air? Delta ate DorkJet leases for a long time due to our contractual provisions. Oh, and if the 76 seaters aren't delivered the ratios are still in place to provide a backstop that we currently don't have, and Delta still has contractual caps on DCI that they currently don't have.
Next....
Opps there you go being snooty again.
You are right about Independence Air. I will add that this was under a much "dumber" management team. Obviously is was very bad negotiates to allow no penalty in ACA's contract if through actions they took they became non-compliant. RA and team have proven much better at getting what they want. I think I have already given several examples of RA winning and ALPA living to fight another day. The trouble is we are giving back what little we won in the process with this TA.