Originally Posted by Gunfighter

Here a theory...

Delta adds 35 large RJs, tells DALPA to pound sand, then loses in arbitration. It’s a replay of the A350 delivery plan. Their objective is getting additional capacity that provides immediate relief for a self induced staffing problem. By the time they lose in arbitration, the staffing crisis is well on the way to resolution.

How long can they fly the RJs before losing in arbitration?

Originally Posted by bugman61

1.M. says max 60 days from grievance to arbitration and 90 days from grievance to decision. In reality thats not a hard deadline, but a decision should be out in a matter of a few months. The grievance can probably be filed when they officially announce/schedule the additional RJs instead of waiting for them to enter service.