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Past V1 06-10-2008 07:18 AM


Originally Posted by andy171773 (Post 401306)
I don't know, I hope that works out. But DL/NW management are already in bed together. If DL wants Pinnacle out, I highly doubt it would then let it's future merger partner to go and make their own deal (unless it's extremely favorable to the airline).

What we can all take away from this is that NO regional carrier is safe right now. Everyone, even the financial sector/investors, thought Pinnacles deal was rock solid and DL would never touch it. Delta knows what they're trying to do(at least they should...) and I cannot see them making these decisions (which could end up financially backfiring BIG TIME) unless they're extremely confident in an outcome in their favor.

Look at this from NW/DL perspective....I would have to wonder....is DL contract with PNCL cheaper or is NW with PNCL cheaper....the smart thing for DL/NWA is to cancel the most expensive one right?!?! Ok say PNCL rolls those 900's into NW operations then they are under a cheaper and more efficent contract for both DL/NWA....so this could all mean is that NWA/DL are shuffling this around to make things more streamline....per say

CaribPilot 06-10-2008 07:19 AM


Originally Posted by Airsupport (Post 401288)
ha. you tell me to double check.. maybe you should have double checked before saying delta holds the lean on the planes...


Aircraft Financing and Capital Expenditures
The total purchase commitment for the 15 Q400 and 16 CRJ-900 aircraft that the Company has on order is approximately $660 million. The Company expects that it will purchase all 31 aircraft using a combination of internal capital resources and debt financing. The Company has obtained financing commitments from a third party and from the aircraft manufacturer. Based upon these commitments, the Company currently anticipates it can finance approximately 85% of the net purchase price of each aircraft at interest rates between 7.0% and 8.5% and for terms ranging from 12 to 15 years. The Company is also pursuing other third party financing options, including operating leases, and may use such additional financing options to the extent that they provide better economics

Hey you learn something new everyday right?:cool:

To be totally honest I just didnt care enough to research.

tpersuit 06-10-2008 07:20 AM


Originally Posted by Superpilot92 (Post 401315)
I am hearing this happened in part because the New DAL (NWA/DAL) will have dc9's flying out of atl to replace a bunch of regional jets with the upcoming capacity reductions. Good luck guys we all will need it with the upcoming changes to our industry.

If that would be the case, congrats for mainline pilots. Any time a major will take away regional flying and give it back to you guys the better. -900 is a joke that is replacing you DC-9 flying anyways.

Airsupport 06-10-2008 07:20 AM


Originally Posted by Past V1 (Post 401317)
Look at this from NW/DL perspective....I would have to wonder....is DL contract with PNCL cheaper or is NW with PNCL cheaper....the smart thing for DL/NWA is to cancel the most expensive one right?!?! Ok say PNCL rolls those 900's into NW operations then they are under a cheaper and more efficent contract for both DL/NWA....so this could all mean is that NWA/DL are shuffling this around to make things more streamline....per say

ha... interesting thought... sounds like more smoke and mirrors to me!

lets just all enjoy the pizza party they are having tomorrow for our STELLAR performance!! LOL

mooney 06-10-2008 07:25 AM


Originally Posted by tpersuit (Post 401264)
Stop acting like no-one is immune with a 10-year contract, we are ALL GOING TO FEEL THE PAIN this year.


Tper which way do you really feel? you posted this just yesterday...
"I feel pretty good with 2,000 pilot jobs guaranteed for the next 7 years here."

You waffle more than the Clintons! :)

threegreen 06-10-2008 07:26 AM

dont have time to read all of the posts, so it might have been said. But if that is true (or if it happens) it explains why comair is madly hiring.

mooney 06-10-2008 07:27 AM


Originally Posted by av8sean (Post 401245)
Somehow I see these 900's ending up in DTW or MSP after the dust settles....


Nope Trenary is working on a press release saying they are going to Colgan :rolleyes: Then he is gonna tell the pilots "whoever wants to fly these for $50/hour can have them......"

tpersuit 06-10-2008 07:27 AM


Originally Posted by mooney (Post 401327)
Tper which way do you really feel? you posted this just yesterday...
"I feel pretty good with 2,000 pilot jobs guaranteed for the next 7 years here."

You waffle more than the Clintons! :)

we have 2,800 pilots right now, so that would make my point valid. I was stating we could very much be a 2,000 pilot airline next year if things keep getting worse.

djrogs03 06-10-2008 07:28 AM


Originally Posted by Airsupport (Post 401322)
ha... interesting thought... sounds like more smoke and mirrors to me!

lets just all enjoy the pizza party they are having tomorrow for our STELLAR performance!! LOL

you think they could paint the 900's that fast to pput em in the NWA system then turn em around and paint em Delta again a few months later?

IFly17 06-10-2008 07:28 AM


Originally Posted by av8sean (Post 401235)
Delta tried to pull this on Freedom Air and got spanked, now they want to do the same thing on Pinnacle? What the F?

I've never heard getting an injunction as being spanked. It just means you can't cancel the contract until the matter is decided in court. It will be a while before that happens so don't be so quick to toss Delta over your knee and get the spanking hand ready!


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