Originally Posted by ShyGuy

How does that make sense? By definition, a request for proposal is put out by the mainline that needs its regional service covered. Delta "owns" 9E now. So how can 9E put a bid in? And if it can, wouldn't Delta know right away if 9E will get the flying or not?

And as Flying Kat pointed out, costs of the 9E employee groups are higher than the G7 group.