NWA Merger committee
03-11-2008, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Gunfighter
I like the concept, but let's go 15 years. 
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03-11-2008, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoop
I love the fence idea but management will not allow it, and how do we fence off DC-9's that are parked within 10 years? Do those displaced NW pilots only get to bid on equipment NW brought to the merger? Or do they "cross the fence" and displace DAL pilots?
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How long do you think the MD-88's will be around?
03-11-2008, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoop
I love the fence idea but management will not allow it, and how do we fence off DC-9's that are parked within 10 years? Do those displaced NW pilots only get to bid on equipment NW brought to the merger? Or do they "cross the fence" and displace DAL pilots?
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Do you think NWA pilots will be flying the DC-9 in 10 years? Or, will it be pilots from the combined airline?
03-11-2008, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by newKnow
Scoop,
How long do you think the MD-88's will be around?
How long do you think the MD-88's will be around?
03-11-2008, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by newKnow
Scoop,
How long do you think the MD-88's will be around?
How long do you think the MD-88's will be around?
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03-11-2008, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoop
I love the fence idea but management will not allow it, and how do we fence off DC-9's that are parked within 10 years? Do those displaced NW pilots only get to bid on equipment NW brought to the merger? Or do they "cross the fence" and displace DAL pilots?
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03-12-2008, 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by nwaf16dude
Like I said in my post, I'm not trying to predict anything, just add factual data. Facts seem to be scarce on these boards.
Yes, a new contract might entice more to stay past 60. Another rumor I heard was that guys were delaying their retirements in hopes of getting a big chunk of equity from the merger. So far, the data doesn't really support that rumor.
Yes, a new contract might entice more to stay past 60. Another rumor I heard was that guys were delaying their retirements in hopes of getting a big chunk of equity from the merger. So far, the data doesn't really support that rumor.
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03-12-2008, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Superpilot92
Well our fleet guys said the dc9 will be around "on paper" till around 2026. They said they will be here until a a replacement at Mainline is found. thats straight from the fleet manager.fwiw
03-12-2008, 04:01 AM
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What they keep telling us is that the 88's, while I will be the first to say are not my favorite, are VERY cheap to lease. They are basically so cheap that fuel cost can not cover the difference between them and a new aircraft. At 60,000 a month in lease cost, vice ten or more times that number for a new 100 seater, the 88's and NW -9's have a real place in the combined operation. I really think this is true.
I think that if we get together those NW -9's are going to used agressively to knock down some RJ flying and cut DCI costs.
I think that if we get together those NW -9's are going to used agressively to knock down some RJ flying and cut DCI costs.
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