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?
Probably the same way DGS (Delta owned) underbid Regional Elite (Delta owned) for ground service RFPs.