Originally Posted by
LAX Pilot
The 787 arrived well after the merger. They are all of our aircraft. Just because management only put them out there on the CAL side doesn't mean anything. We as a company have 50 on order, 25 for each. They weren't on property at merger date and the 747s were.
They were ordered on the CAL side well before the merger. Just 'cos Boeing screwed the pooch doesn't mean they shouldn't be considered CAL planes. And, if memory serves, the United order was for delivery MUCH later! By which time the 747's will likely be gone!