Originally Posted by
msprj2
Delta doesn't fly CRJ900's. I don't believe that they (mgt and pilots).
want to either. All parties seem ok in out sourcing those 76 seat and under
AC and Jobs. I don't think they would be profitable at their agreed to wages. I think that both parties know that.
Those jobs aren't going to mainline either unless they're flown with 100+ seat AC.
So we don't actually fly them for 1/2 price. We fly Regional AC for the going rate. Same as everyone else.
Just, wrong... Delta doesn't fly the CRJ900 because it can be done cheaper by a contractor. It's simple business. Would you have a problem with mainline flying their own regional feed with 100+ seat aircraft?? It sounds like you actually support the regional model that was brought on by selling scope. Delta's CRJ900 rates show how grossly underpaid regional pilots are. Did you see their Y1 CA pay is $156/hr??!?
If ALPA believes that Delta CRJ900 pilots should top out at $170/hr, why isn't ALPA fighting for Endeavor pilots to get the same? Why is ALPA ok with such gross differences in contract rates? Why should Endeavor pilots want to be associated with ALPA while this is going on??