Originally Posted by
flyallnite
The MEC Chairman can approve... an international partner carrier.. to use the Delta livery, markings, brand name on their aircraft.
...So Virgin Atlantic or China Southern can call themselves Delta, and paint their aircraft as such, and sell tickets using our brand, simply by His approval. Shanghai hub makes a lot more sense now. We just won't be flying it!!!
Why do you think they would give the ALPA MEC chairman this power unless he was willing to use it? C2018 negotiations have already begun. Negotiations is not the correct word, managements dictation is more appropriate.
International investment and outsourcing. All JV partners owned up to 49% and add new ones.
Result: Delta tickets are not Delta tickets but are Delta profits.