Does ALPA National and DALPA understand this deal ?

I mean... how much profit does Delta make on the connect flying done by Republic? If the answer is not alot...

...why not have Republic be a separate national airline (with no scope limits) feeding the Delta system and responsible for their own fuel costs. The Midwest code-share deal with Delta (only one-way) is the only one like it in the industry. Does it limit the "New Midwest" to serving Delta.

Why not have Republic pay Delta a fee for all passengers that connect into the Delta system and Republic keeps all the money on direct flights.

ALPA National needs to understand this deal because it could be undermining our profession.... it doesn't even make the fastread!!!