Originally Posted by
cadetdrivr
If you actually read the TPA carefully you'll know the answer (hint: the parts that deal with this are not the that can expire), but just to keep things really simple here's what co-worker jeff said on his interweb update:
"Our United subsidiary will operate the 50 737-900ERs, which we will use to replace our older, less efficient 757-200s that we fly domestically. The 737-900ERs burn up to 15% less fuel per seat than our domestic 757s, which will save us 30 million gallons per year for the 50 aircraft. We will use the 737MAX 9 aircraft to replace many of our older, less fuel efficient A319s, A320s and 737NGs starting in 2018."
But here's the kicker: these airplanes don't arrive until late 2013. Did he let slip that he is not anticipating a JCBA by then? Shouldn't there just be UNITED by late 2013 and not L-UAL and S-CAL?
CD-
I have read the TPA a few times.. and the problem is, I'm not a lawyer and am confused with what Section 4-C. Aircraft, states.
On one hand, it points to Exhibit A with regards to current aircraft, ordered aircraft AND options of aircraft.
The 73-9's fall under the sCAL Option Category!
Then there is also subpart iii, which lists what aircraft each side flies with regards to adding aircraft not previously listed.. if they are replacement aircraft.
SO, you have 737 options on the sCAL side that are also being touted as sUAL 75-2 replacements.
A can of worms~
Oh, and you are right.. Jeffrey kind of makes the point that we will be separate for the foreseeable future.
Motch