The only benefit for some will be ANC may become easier to get to. Maybe MSP and SEA won't be overloaded with NWA guys trying to get to work.

Bill Lentch (VP Flt Ops at NWA) stated at an instructors meeting last NOV that the cargo fleet was funded thru 09. After that "All bets are off" I guess there off

No hostility.

Just a recognition of what many Delta pilots knew was certain to happen. I don't think it's a stretch to say that the older 747's and the 9's at some point in the not to distant future will be phased out. Delta, as was posted above is taking deliveries (right now, 3 777's this month). It's also not a stretch to say that FNW guys will migrate south.

If the company is shrinking, displacements will happen. Therefore, if that happens, it is also probable that Delta folks will end up in MSP or DTW due to displacements. If the company wasn't shrinking then this really wouldn't be an issue.

This is a result of the merger, it's nothing personal, Im not trying to stir the pot. From a Delta guy's point of view it does seem that the NWA folks make out pretty good from the displacement standpoint. Im also sure that Im not seeing points that you guys have on this.

No hard feelings:D

Free Bird,

Edited my post down to ....

+1

I will echo Freebird's post above with a slight variation. -No hostility, your "hope" is just plain common sense for your individual situation. Thus, I'm sure you would take no offense knowing (if it needed to be known, or stated at all) that the vast majority of individual FDAL pilots are hoping this FNWA displacement from the FNWA freighters will happen well before SOC.

Edited for effect. +2 now...

'nuff said +3...

rvr: I stole your title, it seems so universal...

I agree, if I were FDAL I would too. We'll see.

I've heard rumors that management is going to give the freighters a test drive in South America. If that turns out successful they many have a new lease on life. That is good for everyone.

That's good news! I flew the 742 sim when i interviewed, and i was surprised at how easy to fly, and easy to land. As long as it's flown by mainline, i couldn't care less if it has 4 engines or a glider!

I heard the same rumor. The Orient is dead for cargo at the moment and is not expected to pick back up for several years. Lets hope something can happen to keep the airframes since displacements will trickle down throughout the sytem.