Originally Posted by
Superpilot92
There is scope language that prevents any regional from replacing the DC9s once the cap is met on the mainline fleet. Also there are only 18 unaccounted for regional aircraft that can be purchased until mainline starts getting more aircraft. Not replacement jets net growth aircraft. I see alot of DAL guys conveniently forgetting about scope clause. I know its tough for DAL guys to understand scope language since they have a lack there of.
Bottom line is Compass cant just replace all the flying the DC9s do.
Super,
Have you read Delta's scope language? You're discription of NWA's scope sounds similar to DAL's. DAL's is nothing to write home about but the struture has limits on RJs. I don't have the language in front of me but I believe that DAL is allowed 30 "unaccounted" and then three RJs allowed for every mainline added based on a floor set last year. There is also a max limit of RJs. We also have payrates for EMB190/195s and Canadair 900s.
I understand you have a mainline floor set on 1 May 08. Is NWA parking any of the DC-9s before then?