Originally Posted by
Big E 757
Two things…because both companies are owned by Delta Air Lines, INC, I would imagine that would make it easier for a prenuptial agreement, but Delta could just decide to bring the airplanes over to mainline and close the doors at Endeavor, and offer the pilots an opportunity to come over with their EDV seniority. That would probably be much more efficient than going through the whole merger process. Delta is very cost conscious and whichever process is cheaper and more efficient will carry the day. Maybe there is a bigger tax benefit to closing up shop, acquiring the aircraft at mainline, and writing off endeavor at a loss somehow?? The employees already work for Delta, just close one division and transfer employees and assets to the mainline division. Think Comair, but we keep the aircraft and employees.
This would probably be the best for Delta - they can close the doors at EDV (just like they did at Comair) and take what they need. Because EDV would "shutdown" - there isn't any need to negotiate with existing EDV employees on coming over, their senority or pay rate. They say "this is the deal - take it or leave it". There are more employees groups than just pilots, FA, mechanics, dispatchers, etc who have their own situations.
Originally Posted by
Big E 757
Also, why is this discussion going on? Have our union divisions been tasked by management with talking out a solution or process by management? Or is this just typical Pilot speculation? Whatever happens, I hope things work our for the better for our Endeavor brethren and sisters. I’ve always been treated well on them, and have nothing but respect.
I brought up my points because many of the people here assumed that an EDV merger would result in a staple. Unlikely in my opinion, and Sailing has made excellent points that should be read again. I'm sure "top men" at the Union are discussing it, but their goals and the line pilots goals are not always oriented the same way. Would they merge, and ratio in EDV pilots starting at the top A220 pilot in order to facilitate a merger and prevent a lawsuit down the road? Perhaps.
Asking questions of the reps and discussing the "what ifs" is good for everyone. Having seen a few mergers go through over the years, rarely does it work like the pilots thought it would. There are numerous examples if you look around that would shock you and have a response of "what? That's not fair!"... yep.. life isn't fair sometimes.