Originally Posted by
Meow1215
Yes - however, DALs interpretation is that particular LOA only applied to Compass, which no longer exists. An easy out right now is publicly claim “oh we have 35 parked and thus compliant”. When those planes are needed, the new tune will be “well actually on further research, that deal was with Compass and they are gone.”
I understand allot of you don’t like this news. But don’t take my word for it, go look it up. Keep in mind how many scope violations DAL had last year alone. Don’t think for a minute they will protect bottom end scope just because they habitually disregard top end scope. It’s not holy ground to them.
What's your source for "DAL's interpretation is that particular LOA only applied to Compass"?
Becuase the LOA clearly states that if the flow down ceases to exist (and it doesn't list any exceptions to why it doesn't exist), then it references PWA section 1 (scope) which states
"...cease to be available, either at the feeder carrier affiliate referenced in such LOAs or at another carrier, the number of permitted 76-seat aircraft in Section 1 B.47. e. will be reduced by 35."
It's black and white that it doesn't just apply to Compass.