Originally Posted by
LeineLodge
Don't have the contract open right now, but I'm pretty sure any aircraft below 37 seats don't count against the the total cap* laid out in the new Section 1. As I understand it, the 340's will have 30 seats, and thus not be counted in the new limit.
Also, I think 425 is the "end state" limit which is not fully in effect if/until management exercises their option to operate more 76 seaters at DCI. I'm sure they'll do it, but the delivery of a 76 seater is what triggers the requirement to reduce the DCI fleet count - ie park 50 seaters.
They also must take delivery of 1.25 717's for every one 76 seater they want to operate. As the 717's aren't slated to show up until mid-2013, they still have plenty of time to announce where the 76 seaters are going.
*It should be noted that there was no limit in the previous PWA either.
It's an interline agreement, not a codeshare or capacity purchase.
As such, there is no limit on aircraft size, count or seats.
Perfectly legal.
The main rub IMHO is from a union standpoint, replacing ALPA represented pilots with non-union represented pilots. To me that goes against the principle of having a national union, but I'm most likely in the minority here...
Cheers
George