Originally Posted by Delta MEC Communications

Pinnacle (9E) Update— The Pinnacle pilots approved their “Bridge Agreement” Tuesday. This means Delta will aid the carrier’s emergence from bankruptcy and 9E may become a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. The 9E “Bridge Agreement” does not apply to Delta pilot flying nor does it create a “flow up” program for 9E pilots. It does contain employment opportunities (“expedited process”) and fleet changes compliant with permitted aircraft types of our PWA. It is not a “flow” agreement. Delta’s objective hiring standards must be met and no individual 9E pilot is guaranteed a position at Delta. The MEC finds the agreement complies with the PWA, ALPA Admin Manual, and ALPA Constitution and By Laws. We continue to study this and all evolving and emerging transactions.