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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?
Exactly - Did Delta cry foul a couple years ago when all ASA's ramp functions in ATL were switched over to became Delta's? Or could Delta do it cheaper than the new management (SKW)?
Why did Delta fire 800 Comair (oops, Regional Elite) CVG ramp employees in 2010 and hire 150 extra on the Delta side to make up the difference? They could have fired the Delta side if cost was such an issue.
Why did Delta create Regional Holdings Systems (aka red headed stepchildren) in 2009 then change the name to Regional Elite, combining Comair and Mesaba ramp services into a single Delta subsidiary? Those same guys currently park and service DCI and mainline, makes no difference.
If Regional Elite (owned by Delta) is cheaper than (real) Delta ramp employees, why haven't they taken over ramp operations all across the Delta route structure? Do Delta's ramp employees have "ramp scope" preventing the Delta beancounters from outsourcing their jobs to REAS?