Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1019893)

Visibility is improving ... one very possible scenario ... hope that I am wrong

• Scope negotiations are probably holding up the Delta Request for Proposal. It makes more sense to operate the E190, a type already operated off the property there than here.
• The this to be actionable on the MEC level means a deal is probably already hammered out.
• Best way to deal with this is going to be a push for membership ratification.
• The RFP will be used as a distraction ... hey look over here new big airplanes & promises ... while DCI grows.

Jabber might have been making fun but, the unfortunate sign is our MEC is more addicted to scope sales than ever. Like most addicts this will be the "last time" just as Moak's side agreement was the "last time" that cleared up that (without MEMRAT) and as was each and every concessionary allowance.

I may be out on a limb, but I'm thinking the RFP pushed a scope negotiation. As written in the Compass presentation the risk of not taking the E175 was that the TYPE would be outsourced up to its full capacities. If true, the first thing we must do is get this to the membership for a vote.

Hey guys, we can operate these airplanes here. Give us a chance.

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler (Post 1019829)

EPIC CORRECT!!

Carl

Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy (Post 1019864)

This IS getting scary, Carl. Because I agree with everything you just said.:eek:

Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 1019942)

Wait, uhh, what? Huh? I go fly for a few days and I come back to this? What in the hell is going on around here?:eek:

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1019947)

cats and dogs living together, oil mixing with water, babies having babies....

Originally Posted by Mesabah (Post 1019895)

This is the rumor we have been hearing at pinnacle. Also, today we took on another Frontier executive here at 9E.

Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 1019961)

Yeah, some of the regoinals are even offering to cough up all of the cash or financing for the RFP jets. :eek:

Lets say that a regional finances these jets, and we fly em. That is a good first step but the union needs to have language written in to the PWA for the eventuality of this debt being sold to Air France or a competitor of DAL.

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1019947)

cats and dogs living together, oil mixing with water, babies having babies....

Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 1019952)

Mad Dog drivers and 73N drivers sharing a beer.....surely world peace is on the horizon. Give me a hug!;)

Originally Posted by Check Essential (Post 1019970)

Just make sure the ALPA lawyers are not involved in writing that language.

Originally Posted by cni187 (Post 1019916)

We got to see the shuttle blasting off as we were on approach into Orlando. Just thought I'd pitch in with a little coolness.