Originally Posted by
jayray2
A more proper term might be slaves of Delta.
That is a very good term for it, unfortunately.
Originally Posted by
jayray2
Most DCI carriers are currently hiring/recalling for additional flying. There has been no consolidation what so ever.
That recalling and hiring is because of the anticipated attrition to mainline, and additional flying is due to the departure of the Freedom flying. You can bet a dollar to donuts that management will be looking to further reduce the number of DCI carriers. That is a publicly stated goal of RA.