Originally Posted by
PilotFrog
I understand all the fire breathing and anger over this, but at the same time why is there no push to make DELTA comply with the crew ratios. As I understand it right now over 12 hour flights on NW is 1 Capt and 3 FOs. Doesn't our new contract stipulate that 12 hr flights require the 2 Capt and 2 FOs. Seems to me this would create upward flow for NW immediately.
The company was allowed a phase in period that is written into the contract. The NWA pilot monthly bid has shown the company is training additional captains. So far there is no reason to believe the company is not in compliance.