Originally Posted by
Formerbuspilot
I assume this is due to Hete's bid to take over all of North America and operate it for DHL??
Anybody can bid to do
anything, but IMHO the likelihood of DHL relying on one carrier to service all their domestic feed is nil. The likelihood of that carrier being one that is already represented by one of the most pernicious unions (Teamsters) on the face of the earth is even less than nil. It's
sub-nil.
On the other hand...
Contract negotiations at ABX and Astar are ongoing, with both groups being told that future growth will depend upon conciliations now. Both have pledged not to accept a conciliatory contract. Despite efforts by both unions, tensions between the pilot groups are strained. Starting a rumor like this right now will certainly provide some lively conversation among the flight crews of both carriers for weeks to come.
Thanks for the entertainment!