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Old 12-18-2014, 03:36 AM
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The term "New Small Narrowbody Aircraft" is carefully defined. I do not believe 737s or Airbuses qualify.

From a pilot standpoint there are two issues. First, IF and that's a big if, but IF the company is desperate for more 76 seaters then this is the perfect chance to push for a "We Buy 'em and We Fly 'em". Obviously the company would have to outsource training and maintenance initially, but if the regionals can get it done then so can United. It's a question of money of which they have plenty at the moment.

Secondly, IF this rumor is true and the company is genuinely worried about not having enough regional 76 seat feed then that means Scope Choke is actually working, but if we turn around and negotiate that away then we have lost the battle and maybe even the war.

1-L-25 “New Small Narrowbody Aircraft” means a CS100, E190 or E195 aircraft, provided that such aircraft is neither in the Company Fleet as of the date of signing of this Agreement nor acquired through merger or acquisition of another air carrier.
1-C-1-g Number of 76-Seat Aircraft
If the Company adds New Small Narrowbody aircraft to the Company Fleet, then on or after January 1, 2016, the number of permitted 76-Seat Aircraft may increase from 153 (as permitted under Section 1-C-1-a-(2)-(c)) up to a total of 223 76-Seat Aircraft, and the number of permitted 76/70-Seat Aircraft may increase from 255 (as permitted under Section 1-C-1-a-(2)-(c)) up to a total of 325 76/70-Seat Aircraft, except that once the number of 76/70-Seat Aircraft exceeds 255, then the number of 70-Seat Aircraft may not be more than 102. 76-Seat Aircraft (above 153 such Aircraft) may be added on a one 76- Seat Aircraft for each one and one quarter New Small Narrowbody Aircraft (1:1.25) ratio (rounded to the closest integer).
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