Originally Posted by xj200capt

OK, Delta wants to keep the costs down. I get it. But what I am baffled about is how another companies longevity and rates paid being the reason for this TA.

Delta contracts with all of our companies. Either on a per flight basis, per hour, or some standard measure. Our companies do the math, figure their costs, and decide whether or not to bid for new flying or accept the offered pay that Delta is willing to pay. I get this. Sometimes we get flying sometimes we don't.

What I don't get is if Delta is only willing to pay a certain amount and we agree to do the work, what would Delta care what the pilots are being paid?

I have a lawn service. I pay so much per month. I don't care what the guy is making who pushes the lawn mower. Service gave me a price - I agreed to it. If he comes back and says he needs more money because his costs go up - I can either pay more or find someone else.

Someone is going to have to explain to me in little words what difference it makes to Delta whether we have 27 year guys or 3 year guys. If the regional accepts the amount of money Delta is willing to pay then it's none of Delta's business.