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Old 04-07-2007 | 10:58 AM
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Don't know if you guys noticed, APC has posted a profile on Compass
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Old 04-24-2007 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Ftrooppilot
Still believe the names "Compass and Mesaba" will go away the day that NWA emerges from bankruptcy. There will be a new name "regional" with three types of aircraft (SAAB, ERJ, CRJ) and two pilot groups.
Not likely. It's not really a XJ vs. Compass thing... it's an Embrear vs. Bombardier thing. Embraer have better Px comfort, CRJ's are cheaper per seat mile. The question is, will today's Px's accept the CR9's and their slightly cheaper tickets or demand the comfort of the Embraers (which is better than some of the mainline aircraft).
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Old 04-24-2007 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by IHateMgmt
Not likely. It's not really a XJ vs. Compass thing... it's an Embrear vs. Bombardier thing. Embraer have better Px comfort, CRJ's are cheaper per seat mile. The question is, will today's Px's accept the CR9's and their slightly cheaper tickets or demand the comfort of the Embraers (which is better than some of the mainline aircraft).
This is absolutely true IMHO, but the question is what happens to either XJ or Compass if NWA decides they want one plane over the other?
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Old 04-24-2007 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by INAV8OR
I want to support the NWA guys as much as the next guy. I have just had the poo kicked out of me for the last 3 yrs at Comair and am tired of it.
And guess what it's gonna be like at Compass and NWA, Inc.!
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Old 04-25-2007 | 06:00 AM
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I second that, if you're tired of being mgmt's little play toy... the red tail family is not the place for you. Having the poo kicked out of you is the consistent way of life for us.
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Old 04-25-2007 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by IHateMgmt
I second that, if you're tired of being mgmt's little play toy... the red tail family is not the place for you. Having the poo kicked out of you is the consistent way of life for us.
and that's sad(but true), as red tail was once one of the most respected airlines in the world.......from both the public and the workers viewpoint.
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Old 04-27-2007 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Ftrooppilot
Still believe the names "Compass and Mesaba" will go away the day that NWA emerges from bankruptcy. There will be a new name "regional" with three types of aircraft (SAAB, ERJ, CRJ) and two pilot groups. Flow thru / back will not be applicable to "former" Mesaba pilot group.

Don't think the two pilot group will last more then a few months.
Recent UPDATES (4/27/07)

Mesaba is out of bankruptcy.

One of the four NWA executives appointed to the new Mesaba Board of Directors is Neal Cohen - the CEO of Compass Airlines ?

The NWA MEC has been directed to work with ALPA leadership at Mesaba and Compass to petition for "Single Carrier Status" with the National Mediation Board.

Mesaba to get 17 CRJ200s + 36 CRJ900s, keep SAABS. Where do the ERJs fit ? One "little regional" all by itself ? Highly redundant management, training, maintenance, HRO, etc., etc. support required. Statements have already been made that Compass will use Mesaba support / facilities.

The new Mesaba Board of Directors has been named. Who will be the operations and management team ?

There's one in place at Compass. http://www.flickr.com/photos/compassairlines/

Food for thought.
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Old 04-27-2007 | 11:49 AM
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That's correct, compass will be operated with mesaba or by mesaba with pilots on a separate seniority list as deemed by NWAALPA.
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Old 04-27-2007 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mesabah
That's correct, compass will be operated with mesaba or by mesaba with pilots on a separate seniority list as deemed by NWAALPA.
While Compass pilot staffing is low (almost non-existent), will there be efforts to "blend" the two seniority lists into one rather then have two lists ? It could be done before staffing increases cause more trauma. I think there will be some surprises shortly after NWA exits bankruptcy.

Is there such a thing as "Single Carrier Status" with two seniority lists ?
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