The scheme doesn’t follow. Look I believe the words you’re transmitting as a statement of fact on your part, but it doesn’t follow. Delta has massive power; enough to buy most of their 777s for around 9 million each. That denotes a massive bargaining capability. But it was not able to acquire Compass from TSH at the price it wanted. So there is a limit. If mainline wanted to get even, personal or retaliate against someone, it would be against United not AA. United threw a wrench in the spool of deltas 3-DCI engine when it disallowed Republic to operate CRJs. AA is Switzerland so this staffing scheme makes no sense.

Delta did ask for feedback from 9E ALPA which 9E ALPA provided but DAL didn't act on any of the recommendations provided. So essentially its as if they didn't care about the 9E pilots feedback. Also, as I understand it DALPA and 9E ALPA will be putting out a joint communication in the not to distant future denouncing Propel. We'll just have to see how strong the language is when it comes out.

Any changes DALPA has regarding their stance on Propel will be directly related to the recent MEC changeover. If true, it goes along with the pattern of the new MEC being more militant (for the lack of a better word). Heck, it could be tied to negotiations somehow. Initially, DALPA wanted no shortcuts or handouts, which is how Propel was designed.

As for disregarding 9E ALPA's feedback, that can be viewed a couple of different ways and it depends on where one sits on the matter.

Does the new MEC got a plan for forcing DAL into compliance with scope on the JV side?

Delta will always see 9E ALPA's position on things as using leverage to gain a better contractual agreements, and that is technically ALPA's job.

No idea but the rhetoric is out there and I hope they come through.


GP

Watch the new "Direct from David". Growth is "official" everything is signed and set. Can't announce who the planes are coming from, but they will be here in September.

...and specifically “Bombardier” for EDV. He made it sound like the reduction from 5 to 3 DCI was now set in stone. Anybody hearing anything from the CP or YX sides?

Help, what’s the best way to go from Lga to Jfk?

Uber, though you have to go to the MAT now for pick up. The days of $8 Via rides seem to be over from what I hear.