Originally Posted by drummerguy (Post 1254894)

I see the dark clouds and think we are in pretty bad shape. I am actively looking for work everywhere I can. All that being said, why would Delta spend so much on us now just to kills us off over the next couple of years. Why not just pull the plug now. I understand that it is a considerable amount of lift to replace in a short period of time, but, if they really wanted us gone, why make the investment?

Originally Posted by Ernst Kessler (Post 1254850)

Lots of dark clouds on the horizon. Big rumors of a major cash shortage this month. With written plans of Delta to eliminate half of the CRJ-200 aircraft, is Pinnacle the next ComAir?

Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 1254901)

Delta hasn't spent on 9E. If anything, they are making money (or suppose to make money) from the loan sell-off of Mesaba to Pinnacle.

Originally Posted by drummerguy (Post 1254894)

I see the dark clouds and think we are in pretty bad shape. I am actively looking for work everywhere I can. All that being said, why would Delta spend so much on us now just to kills us off over the next couple of years. Why not just pull the plug now. I understand that it is a considerable amount of lift to replace in a short period of time, but, if they really wanted us gone, why make the investment?

Originally Posted by jungle (Post 1254921)

In a land with plenty of aircraft and pilots, shutting down an airline and starting another is a great strategy if you want to keep wages low.

It works so well they do it all the time.

Originally Posted by MD11 (Post 1254923)

...and that is why I am polishing my lawn mowing skills...