If anyone here really knew what they were talking about, they would know delta wants to cut capacity at the 50 seat regional level. However to do so, it is stipulated in the wholey owned contracts, (comair) that delta must make every attempt to rid of capacity at other regional airlines before they can drop it to a certain level there.

The injuction was granted because the judge felt that Mesa must have a compelling case...it's that simple. They stand a very realistic chance of winning the case. Doesn't mean they will, but there is a chance. No judge is going to refrain from banging the gavel out of pity for the other side. Will Mesa or Delta win? Who knows. Mesa probably has a better case than most would suspect...What I would be asking:

1.) Which judge is hearing this next case...is he/she the same judge who granted the injunction? What is their track record in such cases?

2.) What are the previous outcomes for cases like this where a business, such as Mesa in this case, won the injunction and went on to win the case?

It's a significant case because it has far-ranging implications for both parties. For Mesa, continuing revenue stream and trying to stay alive while money in this country is scarce. For Delta, this will set a precedent and will dictate how they'll continue to restructure their regional feed. In this sense, the final decision will also directly affect other regional airlines besides Mesa.

It is implied in the context...this is a pilot forum, and we are talking about pilots here.

"I reject the challenge, because Balboa is no challenge. But, I will be happy to beat up on him some more."

Clubber Lange

Don't forget, If Delta wins, that will set a precedent for everyone else, remember, United, USAIR and a few others are looking to dump Mesa but they are all waiting to see if Delta wins. If they do, and I hope like hell they do, look for some RFP's to go out.

How many planes and pilots for F8 for Delta? JFK and CVG are their bases?

The UAL RFP is already out, and several companies have responded.

Is that the IAD flying I keep hearing about? Any idea when and how many planes the contract is for?

Infact there's every bit of proof that it was made by a Comair pilot, but the average regional pilot is far too stupid to figure that out. :(

I was waiting for that one to come out of the woodwork. Thankyou Dead.