Originally Posted by
vtbvtdk
I concur. ASA has the pilots to operate the planes now. They are experienced and would have good performance (out of ATL, no less). They have the MX for it. I think "deserve" doesn't say enough; I can't really see a reason why they shouldn't have them (except that the last offer included taking 2 -200s away for every -900. That's no good.)
We are also the second most expensive carrier (operating costs) in The New Delta portfolio. Number one is Comair. My theory as to why is that we are still burdened with the top heavy management structure Leo Mullin's Delta left us with and Comair still has. We still have about 150 VPs and Directors with very few responsibilities. Adding to this is that our average seniority is about 8 years, and goes as high as 25. Comair is also very senior. This tilts crew pay toward the upper ranges of the pay scale. Someone at PCL and XJ feel free to comment, but I believe your average seniority is much, much lower... around 3-4 years?
Until this changes, we will NOT be awarded new flying.