Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
1. The "synergies" between NWA and DL could be done through their current codeshare at arm's length.
2. Great - outsource more flying. Is that why Delta is trying to reduce Connection flying by 15% this year, even to the point of parking their own jets at their Comair operation?
3. Yeah, the World's busiest airport in Atlanta has nothing on MSP.
4. No, Delta has not hired a President. Ed Bastian was the CFO.
I agree the fleet makes no sense and the merger makes no sense. In about 60 days I hope the Board realizes this cash out plan has no legs.
Not sure about 1. the synergies most likely would not materialize by an "at arm's length" codeshare. Anyway, bad idea for pilots being whip-sawed against who would get the flying.
2. Never said outsource, it already exists, the comment referred to the reduction in near 100 seat ac. Most likely any replacement for lost DC9 flying, if needed, would most likely go to the 76 seat operators.
3.Never said anything about ATL not being a viable hub. Only that DAL protects the fortress hub from other airlines infiltrating their bread and butter. ORD has two major players and is second on the list as the "World's" busiest. Don't you think two or more major players can and will exist at ATL in the near future. Why is DAL utilizing mainline gates for RJ's. My bet is, not enough utilization. ATL airport wants some gates back and DAL said nope we need them for our RJ's.
4. I believe from news sources that E. Bastian was promoted to President post BK and continues his role as CFO. No replacement was hired. Hence my statement, this is a chess match, the pieces have been moving all along and now we can see the reason s why. Checkmate