Originally Posted by forgot to bid
(Post 940021)
Just as a friendly reminder, Delta sold Compass Airlines to Trans States for $20.5M in 2010.
Originally Posted by acl65pilot
(Post 940661)
Like I said earlier, they could have done it just to be the first in line. If the jet proves successful, those slots will be worth a decent amount of money if sold.
* Cancellation penalties. TSA had better be bankrupt if they default on the contract. Pratt will be building engines, gear struts will be forged, the supply chain spins up 12 to 18 months before the thing comes together. They don't work for free. * What is the history of mainline order cancellations contrasted with those at regional carriers? If past performance is a predictor of future results, I'd place bets with the regional management team. They've been right more often than not. It appears to me some parties are placing big bets that some version of 100 seat flying gets outsourced. Do not know, what they know. But usually they place bets with inside information. My understanding is that proposals for 100 seat jet operations are the buzz amongst the executive offices of a number of small narrow body jet operators. Now my question, could these be a replacement for the E170/175's? If so, Delta management was right in stating the airplane had a limited economic life. Also, if these next gen narrow body jets are truly a "Guppy Killer" ... SWA might be a target. They've got a bit of blubber and TSA's always been a poacher. After Go Jets, TSA should be ALPA's enemy #1, but we no longer function with that level of moral indignation. |
Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
(Post 941273)
That is $4.5 million more than ALPA sold those Northwest Pilots' jobs to management for in concessionary negotiations. But hey, I got a stock award out of the merger. :cool:Maybe, but... Two points:
* Cancellation penalties. TSA had better be bankrupt if they default on the contract. Pratt will be building engines, gear struts will be forged, the supply chain spins up 12 to 18 months before the thing comes together. They don't work for free. * What is the history of mainline order cancellations contrasted with those at regional carriers? If past performance is a predictor of future results, I'd place bets with the regional management team. They've been right more often than not. It appears to me some parties are placing big bets that some version of 100 seat flying gets outsourced. Do not know, what they know. But usually they place bets with inside information. My understanding is that proposals for 100 seat jet operations are the buzz amongst the executive offices of a number of small narrow body jet operators. Now my question, could these be a replacement for the E170/175's? If so, Delta management was right in stating the airplane had a limited economic life. Also, if these next gen narrow body jets are truly a "Guppy Killer" ... SWA might be a target. They've got a bit of blubber and TSA's always been a poacher. |
Originally Posted by johnso29
(Post 941279)
How ironic would it be if TSA was contracted to fly MRJ's for RAH? :D
I do not wish that on any pilot group. Period. |
Originally Posted by acl65pilot
(Post 940830)
Problem is that if the mainline willfully sells 100 seat flying, these same pilot will knowingly be selling their own jobs. Not sure if I see that happening. Not even for money. Everyone that I have talked to understands that after the last decade of stagnation.
All eyes on CAL/UAL. Even if they fold and allow the 70's, if they still keep the 76's locked out and limit the 70's, DL and AA will be on very solid ground WRT scope. There is absolutely no contract I will sign off on with a single seat of scope relief not because I am righteous or uber moral, but rather because every penny of initial bribery management may offer to sell a given amount of scope will have to be paid back with mob loan levels of interest in direct proportion to what was sold, because the very act of selling scope sows the seeds of your own economic devastation. Its like selling both your kidneys for 100 grand, only to have to go out and pay cash for 20 grand worth of dialyses every year for the rest of your life. Pain and suffering included. |
this to show how quick things can change smh
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Originally Posted by James White
(Post 2985409)
this to show how quick things can change smh
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Originally Posted by James White
(Post 2985409)
this to show how quick things can change smh
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The funny part is the MRJ is still a long way from service.
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