Originally Posted by
gloopy
OK, so what are the projections regarding +/- DAL pilot block hours for the following 2 scenarios:
VAt rolled into AF/KLM JV.
VAt separate 50/50% JV similar to AF/KLM JV.
Cause I can't envision a scenario that will require us to add significantly more block hours because of the future JV. Even if we can't reduce to the UK now, can the VAt JV be used in such a way that we reduce elsewhere,relative to our current total?
IOW, besides theoretical profit sharing down the road, how will this effect DAL pilot block hours?
If you listen closely to what was said the day Delta purchased a 49% stake in VA there are overtones of growth on that side of the Atlantic through VA, who management knows has a more sexy product and could pull more business travelers. In today's broadcast they stated having VA onboard just won a corporate bank flying account. I say good for Delta! but when DALPA signs off on another lopsided growth strategy (where Delta mainline pilots get the short end of the stick) you can tell Johnson to put down his pom poms.