News Report: Comair getting shut down?
07-25-2012 | 08:11 AM
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COMAIR is in it's situation simply because they cost too much to operate the types of equipment they fly and the amount of revenue the operation generates for "Big D". Bottom-line is "meat in the seat" (pilots) as cheaply as possible. Customer service that was once legendary at Delta has taken a backseat to profitability and cost reduction.
07-25-2012 | 08:47 AM
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07-25-2012 | 09:19 AM
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From what I understand, two of three unions have proposals before the company. The IBT has not as far as I know.
I still think that Delta's intention is to shut us down; though I am sure they would love to get a very favorable contract from pilots, what pilots do means nothing if the others don't play ball.
Here's how I would handicap this: 65% chance we are shut down outright. 20% chance of some sort of hybrid arrangement that calls for some airplanes/crews to go elsewhere. 15% chance of new contract with drastically low rates (lower than gojets) and hope for expansion.
Of course, Comair could merely be a stalking horse to used in negotiations with Pinnacle.
I still think that Delta's intention is to shut us down; though I am sure they would love to get a very favorable contract from pilots, what pilots do means nothing if the others don't play ball.
Here's how I would handicap this: 65% chance we are shut down outright. 20% chance of some sort of hybrid arrangement that calls for some airplanes/crews to go elsewhere. 15% chance of new contract with drastically low rates (lower than gojets) and hope for expansion.
Of course, Comair could merely be a stalking horse to used in negotiations with Pinnacle.
07-25-2012 | 01:05 PM
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07-25-2012 | 01:10 PM
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I would imagine since ops would cease, active pilots would be terminated, not furloughed, and all benefits would not exist. However I wonder about COBRA, since it is partial employer and employee paid now. Please correct me if I am wrong.
07-26-2012 | 10:41 AM
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I wonder if the almighty PresBo had a talk with Richard about putting 3000 more people on the street during an election year? Not going to help his job numbers!
Maybe we have a snowball's chance in hell that we will survive!
Maybe we have a snowball's chance in hell that we will survive!
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