Originally Posted by Lighteningspeed

Here's my prediction. Take it for what it's worth.

I think if NWA merges with Delta, NWA will convert all of their future options on EMB 175 for Compass into EMB 195s and fly them as a mainline jets by mainline pilots. Compass will be merged as a part of the Mesaba Compass Holding company and managed as a regional company.

Future CRJ900 options for Mesaba held by NWA is for ANY Bombardier jets so they will most likely be converted to Bombardier C series jets. Who will fly these jets, remains to be seen. I think the concentration by the NWA/Delta entity will be in the international routes, as the international travel by the public are expected to more than double in the next 5 years. NWA/Delta will need a steady supply of pilots who have been flying under their system for their international routes so they will get these supply from Mesaba Compass Holding Company.

There you have it boys and girls. I am sure there will be some who will disagree with everything I wrote.