Originally Posted by
Dash8widget
Everyone understands - I'm sure - that this is NOT new flying for AS, they already fly to most if not all of the cities listed from LAX. DL is only asking to allow our code to be used on those already existing flights. If DL were to add our own flying on these routes we would then be in direct competition with AS. By the way - I do NOT agree with what is happening, but sadly, I think it does fall within the code share agreement that we (the DL) pilots allowed in the JCBA since this would be feed to DL flights in LAX.
Alaska is happily adding flights to our destinations while we cut frequency or eliminate service (LAX-KOA, SEA-ATL, OGG-SEA). The continuation of the NW codeshare deal with AS to feed LAX was sold as a great deal. Looks like a great deal for AS employees, a S-sandwich for DL employees. Don't make the mistake of thinking these guys are our friends. They'll take our flying and undercut us anywhere they can. West Coast was the one area we could have organically grown to smooth out the changes from the merger. The AS codeshare was the main reason for my no vote. What was going to happen seemed pretty obvious at the time but the guys who'd "seen the plan" were quick to shoot down any concerns.