Originally Posted by
andy171773
I don't know, I hope that works out. But DL/NW management are already in bed together. If DL wants Pinnacle out, I highly doubt it would then let it's future merger partner to go and make their own deal (unless it's extremely favorable to the airline).
What we can all take away from this is that NO regional carrier is safe right now. Everyone, even the financial sector/investors, thought Pinnacles deal was rock solid and DL would never touch it. Delta knows what they're trying to do(at least they should...) and I cannot see them making these decisions (which could end up financially backfiring BIG TIME) unless they're extremely confident in an outcome in their favor.
Look at this from NW/DL perspective....I would have to wonder....is DL contract with PNCL cheaper or is NW with PNCL cheaper....the smart thing for DL/NWA is to cancel the most expensive one right?!?! Ok say PNCL rolls those 900's into NW operations then they are under a cheaper and more efficent contract for both DL/NWA....so this could all mean is that NWA/DL are shuffling this around to make things more streamline....per say