Originally Posted by
Ftrooppilot
I think FLYCRJ200 has a subject worthy of discussion.
"Delta's Plan: Shrink both Comair and Mesaba and merge them."
If you read the mergers or majors thread, the "Seniority intergration trauma" - basing, aircraft assignment, lines flown, downgrades, pay, etc., etc. are big headaches. Why would Delta management, Unions and Pilot groups want to increase their Excedrin consumption by repeating the process ? It's easier (for management) to just gradually "disolve" Comair.
Reading the "Comair Updates" thread makes one think the process has started.
Well...you raise a valid point about DL not wanting to create a bigger headache for themselves by merging our two pilot groups. However, if it makes or saves them money somehow they will shift the pain of that headache onto the pilot groups to get it done...guaranteed! But I am not going to fall into the line of thinking that Comair is being torn down and Mesaba being built up. It may appear that way, but things change far too quickly in this business.