Originally Posted by
newKnow
Ok. Instead of me posting another long post that pretty much says the same thing, will you please explain how we got here and what you want to do?
Serious. I'm listening and trying to be objective.
First, reference my picture of MD88 rates above. Then ask yourself why that is the trend line? And please don't forget, that in general, DAL has been at or near the top of the industry (as has NWA) during this same period. Possible answers:
1) ALPA caved at every chance
2) We are all weaklings
3) Deregulation was a paradigm shift and our rates are simply migrating toward "market rates"
If you picked 1 or 2, you might as well quit reading -- we'll never agree on anything.
If you acknowledge 3 is the likely culprit, then at least we have a frame of reference going forward.