Originally Posted by
Jack Bauer
How many jets could have been reduced by not salvaging Pinnacle/Endeavor? Seems there are other ways these 50 seat obligations (many under contracts approaching their expiration date) could have been reduced. You choose to propagate the management solution which is not the most beneficial outcome for Delta mainline pilots.
Pinnacle wasn't liquidating. They would've stayed in business without Delta's help. They had other creditors lined up. As a matter of fact, there was a lawsuit filed to attempt to stop Delta from financing Pinnacle's exit from BK. Someone else wanted to do it.