Originally Posted by
johnso29
Um....what? So what you're saying is it's only Delta execs reducing service, outsourcing to the lowest bidder, & maximizing profits? Because you're wrong. They all do it. Are you saying Pinnacle cares for it's employees? Or ExpressJet, PSA, Piedmont, Us Air, Mesa, UAL, American Airlines, TranStates, Republic, or Spirit to name a few? Don't try to single Delta out, because you can't. Check out UAL's latest scope proposal. It's almost identical to DAL.
And where am I'm cheering for loss of jobs? I'm simply stating facts that pilot jobs are being shifted back to mainline. And many of the smaller communities you mention only have service because the airports are part of EAS routes. Service will not stop to those communities. It just won't be on Delta. And if it does, gripe to the government. They control it. And Delta still uses EMB120's operated by Skywest and SF340's operated by Silver Airways.
I have not forgot where I came from, or how I got to where I am. But I'm tired of seeing people point fingers at Delta pilots for Pinnacle's problems. Pinnacle is in the situation they are because of one reason, and that's Pinnacle management.
I didn't say that at all, but Delta is leading the way. And I'm talking all the way down to ground handling. It's pathetic what their doing to Regional elite, Pinnacle, and what they've already done to comair. I'm appalled that you think it's ok??? I suspect I'd hear a different tune if you were on the other side. I'm not sure why your point of view is so lopsided. I would think as a moderator you'd be more open minded. I agree that Pinnacle's management has been less than stellar, but Delta guided them into banruptcy, and is pulling the strings through the bankruptcy process. Pinnacle's management, as well as others, are like puppets. They do whatever Delta tells them too.Do you think it was a coincidence that Pinnacle got rid if their Saabs and Q 400's that we flew for United and Continental? No, It was a condition for Delta to provide the DIP financing that we fly for no one else. Ask youself what Delta has to gain if Pinnacle is successful in setting a new bottom in the regional indusrty? They get to maximize their profits even more at the expense of others. We are already under paid. And that's going to set off a chain reaction for the rest of DCI to follow. You said youself that you flew a 50 seater for more than what most people make flying 51+ seats. I'd be willing to be that it wasn't as a Delta connection.