Originally Posted by
Rotorhead
The operation was profitable under NWA, perhaps DAL pays too much. If I see a 747-200 with the callsign of "Compass" I won't be surprised.
When I interviewed with NWA, I shared the bus with two crews on the 747-200. Both Captains were discussing how the Cargo operation at NWA was bleeding money. They even joked "maybe DAL can turn it around" and everyone laughed. (this was pre-merger announcement)
-Fatty