Originally Posted by
FR8K9
Nah, I think it was all the pressure you guys and ALPA put on the politicos that killed the deal or at least delayed it for so long that DHL had no choice but to close down the US operation.
Don't sell yourselves so short.
It's a crappy situation for you guys to be in. I personally think you should have tried to get hired by UPS instead of burning down the house. At least one airline would have been hiring when ASTAR pilots started looking for work.
Now UPS doesn't need 35 airplanes, and by all accounts ASTAR pilots will be looking for work anyway.
At least you showed your big stones.
FR8K9,
I suppose you're right. We do have big ones. On a serious note though, ask yourself this. Your manglement said that there would have been 35 a/c added if the DHL deal was consummated. DHL's domestic product has now evaporated. So, presuming that it all went to UPS and FedEx, why is your company not hiring and bringing a/c out of storage? Most analysts say it was essentially a 50/50 split between the big two. As I've said before, UPS' network could take DHL's revenues without a hiccup. He's playing you guys. And you're falling for it hook, line, and sinker.