Slowplay,
Thanks for the quick response. I've been in this industry, oh, probably about as long as you have(
) and understand about "promised growth." I removed the middle part of your post because I think I understand how the ratio's work for both the up and down sides.
My concern about this is that in 2015 once all the 717's are delivered, the 76ers are at DCI, and the 1 to 1.56 ratio has been established, there is nothing preventing the company from parking older, larger,
higher paying aircraft and remaining within the 1 to 1.56 block hour ratio. This is assuming your ratio of 1 to 1.76 is valid.
I know, under our current agreement, nothing is preventing the company from parking aircraft now but, under the TA, throwing the 717's in the mix might make that decision easier for the company to make......
The final ratio is definitely something I
really like about this agreement. I'm not thrilled with the additional 76ers, and like the tightening of JV/codeshare language.
I'll be slammed but, over the years, I've pretty much gone along with union perspective and been a yes voter. This is the first contract TA where I really have my doubts....
Leaving on a 3 day in a few hours so I won't be around for awhile either.
Denny