Originally Posted by
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I really don't think that they are selling because of the flow (my opinion is that it is a nice unintended consequence of the sale for some people). I really have to believe that Mother Delta is really focusing on getting back to being a very strong company. They are reducing risk (i.e. DOT fines, one level of safety, etc) for the company and ultimately shareholders. While gaining a little on the sale in dollars, this deal has to really help in reducing overhead and direct costs in maintaining 3 separate WO's. We appear to be focusing on the core of Delta Air Lines. This is good in my opinion.
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It means narrow body domestic flying is not a core business for Delta Air Lines. Risk is not necessarily reduced given Delta's role in the chain of commerce and the costs of administering Delta's internal alter ego carriers were less than the cost plus profit that will be charged by outsourcing the operation. Further, regional airlines have repeatedly proven an additional source of profits is cutting corners.