Originally Posted by KKKBTAXI (Post 296967)

What are the flowback rules for a NWA pilot to Compass? Don't you have to have flowthrough first?

Originally Posted by Superpilot92 (Post 297006)

Not from what i saw. Compass deal is totally different. They can flowback up to 90% of the compass list off the streets to make room for NWA pilots. Mesaba however has a ratio of flowup/down. Dont know what that is though. I guess we would have to get into class first;)

Originally Posted by KKKBTAXI (Post 297009)

Just spoke with a friend of mine that works for Compass. He aggrees with the above statement; however, he was not sure on the 90%. He seems to think there is no preset number.

Originally Posted by ewrbasedpilot (Post 296778)

You're right..........times are changing. The problem is that as soon as a merger is done with, our government lets a few more airlines either start up, or fly into our country to supposedly "increase" competition. It's like they can't screw this industry enough. I have a feeling "open skies" is going to "open a can of worms" and hurt our industry even more than it's already hurting. :(

Originally Posted by Superpilot92 (Post 297006)

Not from what i saw. Compass deal is totally different. They can flowback up to 90% of the compass list off the streets to make room for NWA pilots. Mesaba however has a ratio of flowup/down. Dont know what that is though. I guess we would have to get into class first;)

Originally Posted by Lighteningspeed (Post 297090)

My understanding is that for Mesaba, NWA can only flowdown same numbers that have flowed up. One for one.

Originally Posted by Superpilot92 (Post 297115)

IF thats the case your looking at 3 a month till september and 9 a month there after from what i was told.

Originally Posted by Lighteningspeed (Post 297127)

It is 3 per month till August then 9 per month starting September according to the Union.

Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 296554)

1. The "synergies" between NWA and DL could be done through their current codeshare at arm's length.
2. Great - outsource more flying. Is that why Delta is trying to reduce Connection flying by 15% this year, even to the point of parking their own jets at their Comair operation?
3. Yeah, the World's busiest airport in Atlanta has nothing on MSP.
4. No, Delta has not hired a President. Ed Bastian was the CFO.

I agree the fleet makes no sense and the merger makes no sense. In about 60 days I hope the Board realizes this cash out plan has no legs.

Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 297605)

I agree with you. There is less fleet commonality between NWA and DAL. Also, DAL is trying to reduce RJ flying, and if they bought/merged with NWA, they would be aquiring more RJ's(this as they're exploring selling COMAIR). They also have to deal with Midwest, right? It seems like there is a heck of a lot more baggage with NWA then with UAL. I also think UAL would go for cheaper then what NWA would ask for. So much to speculate.:confused: Guess I better get on the saddle and tighten the reigns!:)