Old 01-03-2009 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RJSAviator76
I'm really curious how come Delta doesn't use excusively the wholly-owneds to do its flying??? Could it be to preclude the repeat of Comair strike in 01?
Largely yes, Delta is still bitter almost 10 years later about that strike. They farmed out as much as they could after that despite the costs. There has been talk that they have realized that maybe the costs are too high for the amount put out but hoping all will ever come back under only 1 or 2 regionals is well foolish. 7 or 8 probably, 5 or 6 maybe, less than 5, about as much chance as the Lions winning Super Bowl 45.
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