Originally Posted by
Excargodog
Oh good. We haven’t had a good buyout rumor in months, and RAH always was a favorite. Of course they’ve got a different basing model and a different union, so even if it does happen things will probably remain status quo for a year or two while the details are worked out on the SLI, the base and seat lock, the snack basket menu, and everything else. The raise would be nice though.
Of course, as often as these rumored deals have fallen through in the past, I wouldn't get too excited just yet.
The movement of the Gojet planes tell you this is happening. That and the video of the Delta CEO from November is pretty strong proof that this deal has been done for a while. The only problem was TSA because Hulas has said many times he won't let Compass or Gojet go without a deal in place for TSA as well. Everybody thought this was done in August until United couldn't come up with the scope concessions to allow replacement of the 145s with 170s so Bedford balked. Deal was probably finalized when Gojet made the 550 announcement. If TSA comes back with a proposed TA in the next negotiation session in May you will know the deal is on for sure. Next few months should be interesting.