Originally Posted by
norskman2
Actually the real reason is that NWA can whipsaw XJ and 9E more effectively if both route structures overlay all hubs.
NWA learned that lesson from watching the Comair strike in 2001 and vowed never to let a regional pilot strike effectively shut down a hub.
I agree with what you have said. The "slammed on" means anything from weather to a strike. I do feel that there will be changes coming within the next year or two on the NWA side (that will impact all the flying under the red tail banner). Time will tell...