Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
The full truth is that ALPA sits on the other side of the table and once a pilot is hired has a great deal of control over how that pilot's work is defined.
No argument there. But in spite of recent changes, I just don't see the impetus for Delta to merge with any of these regional airlines.
I see your desire. I see the RJ (and RJDC) pilot's wishes. I just don't see Delta's impetus.
The economic forces to compel them obviously aren't there. It's still preferable to hire from a mixture of regional and military pilots on the market than to pursue corporate mergers with contract carriers. I don't see a "pilot shortage" changing that.
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