Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
LAX-PPT (Tahiti)
LAX-AUK (think you mean Auckland, not Alakanuk Airport in Alaska)
This scenario would be blocked by Section 1 E. 7. which requires at least four DL round trips.
It would also be blocked by Section 1 E. 8. which requires no reduction in DL block hours between the countries where the foreign air carrier and Delta operate.
In addition, if say the flying grew between the two nations, Delta would need to be at least 75% of the company's revenue share. (I continue to argue that number should fairly be 100% of Delta's revenue share).
So to First Break's Q: two sections of our contract address this scenario and 1 E. 8. locks in growth, albeit that it is less of a growth factor than what I think is fair.
Where did his post say his scenario was for <4 weekly round trips? I’ve read several times for comprehension. Still don’t see it.
We are in agreement on the 75% share. So, you admit that’s not protective.
I’ll ask again. In a world where Delta starts service to PPT or AUK, and the market SYD-USA grows with REX service, which contract section will we cite for the grievance?