Originally Posted by
Whaledriver
Is there anything in the ABX scope clause to prevent the following:
AAWW (Atlas Air World Wide) buys ABX and runs it as a separate company but over time, transfers planes to the Polar and/or Atlas cert. without the crews.
Two things accomplished, giving DHL more control, if the planes were transfered to Polar (49% owned by DHL). I don't think this would happen, most likely be transfered to Atlas cert. since they have the 767 on it, still giving DHL more control.
They would get rid of the ABX contract.
To be clear, I have heard nothing about this, just a question?
Short answer...yes...Section F. Merger Protections....crews go with aircraft and seniority list merged....not sure "getting rid" of ABX contract would do much for Atlas...with duty rigs I think Atlas pilots are more expensive...(I know they spend more on catering! ) and if ABX has a better contract wouldn't Atlas crews want an improvement?