Originally Posted by GoHomeLeg

That is also in there but wouldn't be applicable under that situation. I think it is worded that any leases must not cause a furlough. But that is meant to protect against leasing to foreign carriers (which we have/are doing. I believe they could get away with leasing the aircraft to foreign carriers under this clause. However, for the domestic market (the situations discussed earlier in the thread) it would not be possible under the current contract.

Originally Posted by flyguy23

Delta extended the 145 contract due to the failure of signing a 50 seat contract with air whiskey. Very simple...

Originally Posted by Waitingformins

It's prob because Compass raked AA over the coals. Right is not an ideal time to put a bid out for rj flying. It must be way cheaper to extend at a previously agreed contract with pricing. Also I am sure its a super cheap deal for Delta to turn up the pressure on a contractor that runs feed for its two largest competitors in there brand new flagship rjs.