The CRJ side is losing aircraft (700's that went to gojets), and now potentially losing 200 flying.


This is true for now. however, ASA side might be getting the pinnacles 900's, if not all 16, and the new Delta TA will allow for larger aircraft to replace the 50's. There will be a fence, so no bidding to other a/c or base for a few years. With that said, Delta could just take all of the 70/90's, along with the pilots to mainline, and grow the larger RJ's Thus being flown by Delta pilots. This would cut training cost and Delta would have a continuing work force without interruption. This could start a trend for all majors to follow. Either way this Delta TA is good....