Originally Posted by
Ftrooppilot
Still believe the names "Compass and Mesaba" will go away the day that NWA emerges from bankruptcy. There will be a new name "regional" with three types of aircraft (SAAB, ERJ, CRJ) and two pilot groups. Flow thru / back will not be applicable to "former" Mesaba pilot group.
Don't think the two pilot group will last more then a few months.
Recent UPDATES (4/27/07)
Mesaba is out of bankruptcy.
One of the four NWA executives appointed to the new
Mesaba Board of Directors is Neal Cohen - the CEO of
Compass Airlines ?
The NWA MEC has been directed to work with ALPA leadership at Mesaba and Compass to petition for "
Single Carrier Status" with the National Mediation Board.
Mesaba to get 17 CRJ200s + 36 CRJ900s, keep SAABS. Where do the ERJs fit ? One "little regional" all by itself ? Highly redundant management, training, maintenance, HRO, etc., etc. support required. Statements have already been made that Compass will use Mesaba support / facilities.
The new Mesaba Board of Directors has been named. Who will be the operations and management team ?
There's one in place at Compass.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/compassairlines/
Food for thought.
