Originally Posted by
wiggy
One question, what is the relevance of NW as a stand alone? The answer, none. As for the hypothetical NW stand alone, hypothetically the 742s and cargo were not making money, why would they have kept it stand alone but not merged? As shown in the arbitration briefs, the DC-9s were in rapid draw-down and RJ's were replacing that flying in many markets.....but even all that is beside the point....the question was, since it appears there will be (according to Nu) a draw-down in fNWA equipment, is that a "good deal" for you, and a bad deal for fDL?
Heyas Wiggy,
The drawdown was temporary, and the cap on the number of RJs was solid. NWA was in talks about the C-series replacement for the mainline, not to mention what ever deal could have been struck with Boeing with regards to the 787. There's no telling where that would have gone. We'll never know, now.
Likewise, the pulldown the fNWA metal is only a rumor, and they have been flying fast and furious lately, as I have also heard that all of the domestic 767 lift is slated for the same drawdown.
Throw in a potential aquisition by SWA of either Sun Country or Alaska, and you have the makings of a whole new ball game.
Nu