Originally Posted by
cadetdrivr
Yup, and we should probably also mention sUAL's firm order for 50 widebody aircraft (with additional options). There's also been lots of activity post-merger including a cancellation of some pre-merger sCAL 737 orders (when the UCH 737 MAX order was placed) and the sUAL specific order/options for 737-900ERs.
I'm simply referencing deliveries during 2013/2014 that should be driving the current "expectations" and mainline growth, if any, that's driving current staffing requirements.
Exactly.
I was responding to this from you:
Prior to the merger, sUAL had more firm order A320s scheduled for delivery in 2013/2014 than sCAL had aircraft ordered for delivery during the period (737s and 787s). The deposits were paid and the sUAL orders are still on Airbus' official order page, so yes, let's play the game about expectations, retirements, and firm aircraft orders as I'm sure you would receive plenty of support from sUAL pilots.
UAL did not have more orders than CAL for delivery in 2013/2014 as you stated. Your "stacking" WB order was firmed up 3 months before the merger and are not being delivered anytime near your predicted timeframe. Everything else you mentioned happened after the merger, not prior as you originally stated.