Delta and TPG looking into AMR Corp bid

[JumpersAway]

"Play ball during a merger"....shouldn't AMR pilots be stapled!! That was the deal when TWA tanked!!

Didn't the TWA pilot group staple the Ozark pilots to the bottom, and then flush them out of their seats and equipment too? Hey, what's good for the goose.........

The folks I feel sorry for are the junior TWA guys that weren't around when Ozark was purchased. As for the senior TWA guys that benefited from the Ozark staple- you got what you deserved with American.

 

[SWA/FO]

I just hope OY6 gives the AA guys the seniority they deserve. Remember OY6.. make sure you negotiate the JCBA first before you negotiate the seniority list thats the way its done. Its the only way to do it right. You need to be fair to the AA guys.....

 

[Neubyfly]

Didn't the TWA pilot group staple the Ozark pilots to the bottom, and then flush them out of their seats and equipment too? Hey, what's good for the goose.........

The folks I feel sorry for are the junior TWA guys that weren't around when Ozark was purchased. As for the senior TWA guys that benefited from the Ozark staple- you got what you deserved with American.

Ozark got DOH.

 

[redflyer65]

I just hope OY6 gives the AA guys the seniority they deserve. Remember OY6.. make sure you negotiate the JCBA first before you negotiate the seniority list thats the way its done. Its the only way to do it right. You need to be fair to the AA guys.....

Awesome.

 

[Bringupthebird]

TPG invested in America West International, which U.S. Airways Group Inc. acquired in 2005. TPG managing partner Richard Schifter was on the board of America West and was on the U.S. Airways board from 2005 to 2006.

Well this quote should pretty much seal it's lack of credibility.

 

[airplane wizard]

If TPG gets them then AA might be the next Midwest Express. =(

 

[ultrarunner]

Ya never know. TPG is in it for the money, nothing more, nothing less. And they'd don't make any excuses either!

 

[PoorJetDriver]

DL may be expressing interest to drive up the price for any other bidders.

 

[magrs]

DL may be expressing interest to drive up the price for any other bidders.

Ding, Ding, Ding...we have a winner!

Delta knows USAirways wants them, so why not kill two birds with one stone. Deplete LCC's balance sheet while seeing if they can't cherry pick for pennies on the dollar.

I'd love to see the DAL/AMR/NWA combo, as I belive it would lead to the eventual big three, and the hope that the profession can actually get back to where it was ten years ago.

Sitting on the sidelines with a bucket of popcorn...waiting for some resolution to this mess.

 

[outerlimits]

USair already divested themselves of most of their LGA ops, so they would just be re-acquiring LGA slots via AA. In that scenario, you probably wouldn't get much. Delta would not want any AA NYC assets probably, they already have it and probably couldn't get approval for more. Sorry. I don't think Delta would try for all of AA's operations. Some analysts are saying DL could be most interested in the DFW, MIA, and maybe LAX ops. All of this right now is just speculation, but it does appear there are a few interested parties.


Godspeed!


The OYSter

You give us Delta pilots a bad name.

 

[SWA/FO]

You give us Delta pilots a bad name.

yep, he does.

 

[igneousy2]

Never pass governmental approval.

I seem to recall that when AA bought TWA out of bankruptcy they were able to by-pass government anti-trust review because bankruptcy law exempts, or at least puts a lower standard on government anti-trust review if the company being acquired is bankrupt. While UAL-US Air was nixed because US Air was not in bankruptcy at the time and subject to government approval.

anybody remember what the deal was with this?

 

[On Your Six]

You give us Delta pilots a bad name.

You are a Delta Connection pilot. Have a great day.


Godspeed!


The OYSter

 

[waveflyer]

You are a Delta Connection pilot. Have a great day.


Godspeed!


The OYSter

Hahahaha

If you're not on a heavy, then you're a DC pilot too, just with seniority voting rights- dont think for a second that senior DALpA pilots won't sell you out for a nickel OYS
Keep it up outer limits - I love it-

 

[filejw]

Hahahaha

If you're not on a heavy, then you're a DC pilot too, just with seniority voting rights- dont think for a second that senior DALpA pilots won't sell you out for a nickel OYS
Keep it up outer limits - I love it-

Only trouble with this train of thought is there are lots less heavy pilots than narrow body. Plus you have know idea what you are talking about, mid seniority and jr guys run the show here..

 

[ironspud]

Ozark got DOH.

.....and capt's were seat protected for 3 years.

 

[outerlimits]

You are a Delta Connection pilot. Have a great day.


Godspeed!


The OYSter

The ticket my passengers buy says Delta. I am as much of a Delta pilot as you are. If anything your side should be trying to make it one seniority list . Soon my side will have all the flying.

 

[Fubijaakr]

Plus you have know idea what you are talking about, mid seniority and jr guys run the show here..

Now there's a surprise!

 

[Fubijaakr]

The ticket my passengers buy says Delta. I am as much of a Delta pilot as you are. If anything your side should be trying to make it one seniority list . Soon my side will have all the flying.

Now THAT'S funny. What does the paint on your airplane say? What does your paycheck say? Bet it isn't DELTA.

But, whatever, Ace...what time is it on your HUGE watch?

 

[outerlimits]

Now THAT'S funny. What does the paint on your airplane say? What does your paycheck say? Bet it isn't DELTA.

But, whatever, Ace...what time is it on your HUGE watch?

The paint says Delta. Aren't you the pilot that likes the deny jumpseat to carriers your airline has an agreement with?

Do you let the Horizon pilots jumpseat?