Comair to be shut down 9/29
07-27-2012, 07:06 PM
#61
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Originally Posted by BitterOHFO
My overall concern is how can a union representing 2 companies doing the same job can help one get a new contract and yet let the other one be dismantled. Quite a conflict of interest. I would love a dues refund for the last 6 years as well as the extra $240 for the merger contigency fund. The remaining ALPA regionals would be smart to get out of ALPA completely if they want to survive.
I do not feel entitled to a Delta job btw. Never did. I have my 3 reference letters in place and I hope to get to interview just like the next guy. I hopefully have a job lined up that will wash some of the Comair stench off my resume.
Today was finally some closure. They have kept us in the dark for years. Glad it's over with finally! 6 years of abuse finally stops!
I do not feel entitled to a Delta job btw. Never did. I have my 3 reference letters in place and I hope to get to interview just like the next guy. I hopefully have a job lined up that will wash some of the Comair stench off my resume.
Today was finally some closure. They have kept us in the dark for years. Glad it's over with finally! 6 years of abuse finally stops!
Best of luck to those at Comair in their future endeavors- it's been a rough ride the past, well, decade.
07-27-2012, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
The irony is that many of us at mainline think that ALPA bends over backwards for the regionals and that represents a conflict of interest in handicapping us....
Best of luck to those at Comair in their future endeavors- it's been a rough ride the past, well, decade.
Best of luck to those at Comair in their future endeavors- it's been a rough ride the past, well, decade.
07-27-2012, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by amcnd
I agree Delta ALPA had a hand in todays events.. As if they did'nt know that passing that TA would have a direct effect on Comair...
I imagine the 35% DCI ALPA hiring clause had something to do with that.
07-27-2012, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Forman
On a serious note, anyone here know any of the reps to ask a serious question about the merger assessment fund? Now that a lot of people are going to be out of a job I'm sure they could use the money. I just want it back because it was such a waste of money in the first place.
07-27-2012, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
The irony is that many of us at mainline think that ALPA bends over backwards for the regionals and that represents a conflict of interest in handicapping us....
Best of luck to those at Comair in their future endeavors- it's been a rough ride the past, well, decade.
Best of luck to those at Comair in their future endeavors- it's been a rough ride the past, well, decade.
The days of go to a regional, upgrade, then go to a major are over. ALPA is representing the general contractor and also the subcontractor. How does that work?
I will say ALPA does alot for safety and insurance type stuff everything else not so much. Got a bad taste if unions right now and hopefully I will land a job I am interviewing for with a non-union company.
07-27-2012, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by makersmarc
I have it on good authority that MOST of the merger fund will be going back to everyone that paid it. Stay tuned.
07-27-2012, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
We all knew it was just a matter of time anyways...
I imagine the 35% DCI ALPA hiring clause had something to do with that.
I imagine the 35% DCI ALPA hiring clause had something to do with that.
07-27-2012, 08:06 PM
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Anderson's choices:
Skywest - Provides feed for everyone, won't play ball with Delta and park 50s. MRJs on order. Already owns half of DCI flying. Possibly willing to go solo and be next LCC.
ASA - Sold to Skywest, and subject to the same uncertainties (see above). Too many eggs in one basket.
Pinnacle - in BK, "operating costs too high", fleets of turboprops to be parked at a loss. Hangers full of 50 seaters. Training cost nightmare.
Mesaba - Sold to Pinnacle, too many eggs in that basket.
Chautauqua - Only flying 50s (albiet not many of them). Scope-breaking C-series on order. Channels Delta money into Delta competition (wholly-owned Frontier). Like Skywest, flies for everybody. Delta can't push egomaniac CEO around.
Shuttle - same as CHQ, right down to the carve-out. Just no 50s.
GoJetsss - unproven product, trembles at thought of 45-minute LGA turns. Staffing concerns. MRJs (possibly scope-breaking) on order.
Compass - Sold to GoJetssss, not covered by Republic carve-out if TSH gets MRJs.
Freedom - Already run into the dirt.
Big Sky - Already run into the dirt.
ACA - Already run into the dirt, but stuck Delta with crummy aircraft leases.
The obvious choice is to shut down Comair... The only one Delta has complete control over, and the only one Delta has maneuvered exactly where they want them.
Delta math is stupid.
Skywest - Provides feed for everyone, won't play ball with Delta and park 50s. MRJs on order. Already owns half of DCI flying. Possibly willing to go solo and be next LCC.
ASA - Sold to Skywest, and subject to the same uncertainties (see above). Too many eggs in one basket.
Pinnacle - in BK, "operating costs too high", fleets of turboprops to be parked at a loss. Hangers full of 50 seaters. Training cost nightmare.
Mesaba - Sold to Pinnacle, too many eggs in that basket.
Chautauqua - Only flying 50s (albiet not many of them). Scope-breaking C-series on order. Channels Delta money into Delta competition (wholly-owned Frontier). Like Skywest, flies for everybody. Delta can't push egomaniac CEO around.
Shuttle - same as CHQ, right down to the carve-out. Just no 50s.
GoJetsss - unproven product, trembles at thought of 45-minute LGA turns. Staffing concerns. MRJs (possibly scope-breaking) on order.
Compass - Sold to GoJetssss, not covered by Republic carve-out if TSH gets MRJs.
Freedom - Already run into the dirt.
Big Sky - Already run into the dirt.
ACA - Already run into the dirt, but stuck Delta with crummy aircraft leases.
The obvious choice is to shut down Comair... The only one Delta has complete control over, and the only one Delta has maneuvered exactly where they want them.
Delta math is stupid.
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