Originally Posted by
Blackhawk
Then why were we asked by DAL to take on a bunch of flying in March that couldn’t be covered if E9 was well positioned?
And why is DAL paying out CRJ pilots bonuses to stay on until the end of the contract if E9 is well positioned to take the flying and overstaffed? I’m sure it’s because they have a soft spot for us and feel bad about what they did. 🙄
1. Not a clue, but every single jet scheduled has been on the line within days of required time, and endeavor has slowed down hiring due to staffing. March specifically? Tremendous number of IROPs in NYC, but looking over the 9E numbers, nothing at least on the two class side has been affected by staffing. Delta is fine with 9E, and looking to add more to their fleet.
2. Because 9E isn't taking over the 700s, and until Skywest gets their 175SCs operational and in NYC, somebody needs to stay flying to the end of the year. Those tails have to stay flying until Skywest has their equivalent 70 seaters delivered and NYC up and running- that isn't a 9E fault.