Originally Posted by
Blue Dude
A merger with a much larger carrier must result in a JCBA or the merger doesn't happen. The JCBA could just mirror the current CBA of the larger carrier and by sheer weight of numbers it would be voted in. But none of the Guadalupe style, operate separately, take it or leave it, screw job AirTran got. The B6 scope section specifies no part 121 affiliates at all unless operated by B6 pilots, and no block purchase agreements of any sort, so no seat or weight limits. They aren't allowed, period. A JCBA could toss those provisions but it would need a pilot vote to do it.
From what I’ve read, Affliate flying/block purchase agreements have nothing to do with a purchase by a carrier that has those provisions. Yes, there will be a JCBA, hopefully with the same union, however, that won’t stop the successor from flying those provisions, unless it’s negotiated.