Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Still think HA makes more sense for Delta. The alliance with Alaska makes the most sense for Delta and Alaska just the way it is. Delta would not want to "insource" this just prior to Contract 2012. Having a alter ego out there with 737's is excellent leverage for management. .. and Alaska does a better job than the other Delta Connection carriers.
The timing also doesn't make sense in terms of the unionization effort. As long as the AFA/IAM claims are not settled, and considering the close vote, it doesn't seem like DAL would want this to happen now.
I think the only way this happens is if RA is very, very sure he has no alternative.