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They've got a million of 'em.

DHL owns or contracts with at least 8 airlines around the world; SNAS in BAH, EAT in BRU, DHL Air in EMA, "El Gato" in Panama, DHL LTD in Hong Kong(?), and in the US, ABX (formerly Airborne Express) & Astar (formerly DHL Airways).

Most all of the planes flying DHL freight are painted yellow so it's hard to tell them apart. ABX flies DC-9's, maybe a couple of old DC-8's and 767's. Astar flies 70 series DC-8's, A-300's and 727's.

Soon to join the party; Polar's 747's and God only knows who else. This shell game and pilot group competition seems to make good business sense to the bean counters, but the reality is that there is massive duplication of expenses, little if any cooperation between the airlines, and no brand loyalty. DHL thrives on its philosophy of using only independent contractors. Unfortunately this resulted in the firing of 3000+ longtime and loyal DHL delivery couriers a couple of years ago, a mistake from which they are still recovering.

Astar and ABX are in the final throws of contract negotiations with their respective pilot groups. When they both sign, there are rumors of some kind of big announcement. Most likely this big announcement will consist of management congratulating themselves, awarding themselves bonuses, and the firing of a couple thousand more employees.

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