Originally Posted by
Bill Lumberg
I can see where you are going with this, but I respectfully disagree. You know an operation is a lot more than just pilots and FAs. It's mx, sims, ramp people at out stations as well as hubs, etc. Huge costs, and DCI is already doing it for cheap.
Originally Posted by
Bill Lumberg
Plese explain that 70+ seat mainline operation. Will there be only mainline pilots, and DCI FAs and mechanics? How about the ramp? Mainline usually pays a lot more with benefits. That would be cost prohibitive compared to the cheap regional feed we have today. Again, explain how you would do it please.
Originally Posted by
Bill Lumberg
That's just wrong. Was that supposed to be humorous? We have a seat limit that still hasn't been affected, even though they supposedly wanted more. Call ALPA and please ask good questions, that should help.
Bill, two things.
First, why do you think DCI should be allowed to not only operate but grow a DC9-10 sized fleet but not be allowed to operate a DC9-30 sized aircraft? You say because DCI is cheaper, but if they're cheaper on a DC9-10 sized airplane why not a DC9-30 sized airplanes?
Why, outside of "because the
(flexible/amendable) contract says so" do you argue in favor of outsourcing the 76 seaters but not 117 seaters?
The second is just a personal observation; when it comes to the ramp, why would a CR9 operated by mainline be any different than it is now? Most of the outstation ramps I go to are not Delta employees. If I am not mistaken, all of ATL above and below the wing are Delta employees whether it is mainline or DCI. So what would change in regards to above and below the wing on a mainline operated CR9 as opposed to a mainline operated 319?