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Old 09-02-2012 | 09:01 AM
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The difference is OH was owned by Delta. I do believe 9E will be shrunk down to 1000 pilots.
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Old 09-02-2012 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by drummerguy
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?
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.
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Old 09-02-2012 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Ernst Kessler
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?
Comair was the first domino. The plan is already in place. If you doubt it, ask a Delta pilot to show you their contract. Unless you are mainline, there is no place for you in the future.
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Old 09-02-2012 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ShyGuy
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.
Interesting, I don't mind being the dumbest guy in the room, would you mind explaining your answer.
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Old 09-02-2012 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by drummerguy
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?
They gave them the bankruptcy money so they didn't shutdown on them overnight. Then forced them to pull the plug on the UAL contract. That way their staffing was focused on DL flying. It's just another one of DL's puppets. If DL wants the doors closed, they'll close them.
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Old 09-02-2012 | 09:37 AM
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Yes we are the next Comair. Delta is keeping us going only until the flying can be absorbed by others. Its over.
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Old 09-02-2012 | 09:42 AM
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Yes we are the next Comair. Delta is keeping us going only until the flying can be absorbed by others. Its over.
I could agree partially but how could any other airline even with deltas help cover that much flying so quickly. ?
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Old 09-02-2012 | 09:45 AM
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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.
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Old 09-02-2012 | 09:59 AM
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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.
...and that is why I am polishing my lawn mowing skills...
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Old 09-02-2012 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MD11
...and that is why I am polishing my lawn mowing skills...
Like the old joke about the plumber...

Me to my lawn guy, "$75 for doing the yard? It only takes you a half hour, so that's $150 a hour! I don't even make that as a professional pilot!!!"

Lawn guy back to me, "Why do you think I got out of aviation???"
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