DAL 717 Deal...

[jester757]

Rumor is that an announcement about this deal will be out within the next 24-48 hours - tops.

Specifics were limited, but the speculation will finally be settled... standby.

 

[meanstreak]

We've been hearing about this announcement for months now. Let's hope it's finally true.

 

[Diesel-9]

Just talked with someone who was at the MSP LEC meeting yesterday and it appears a T/A will be announced within days. It was talked about that the 717/319 rumor could be coming but probably after the T/A. Think the council has 7 days to review it before it goes to a vote. Many still curious and sceptical on the pace of things. Why the hurry? What does R.A. want to pursue? Sounded like many concessionary contract items (work rules, THC, Ave. Day, AVL increase etc..) not a high priority or were rejected. Reserve system not improved by any measurable amount. Probably get enough things to get 51% to vote for it. Blinded by payrates...Probably be alot of info on T/A's, airplanes etc... in the coming weeks.

 

[fam62c]

Do we need another thread about this rumor?

 

[easydoesit]

Um, I don't think this is a rumor anymore...

 

[Linedriver]

I just wonder if Delta wants to get on top of any labor dispute to move forward with something else. Refinery is happening - I suspect more consolidation. Only my speculative opinion.

 

[jetflier]

IMO the "Eskimo" will be wearing a "widget" for a hat !

 

[jester757]

Just had Andersen say now that the 717 deal within the next week... I'm guessing that the TA is tied to this. He said that either the 717s or Airbus or both are coming to our ranks soon.

 

[fam62c]

Um, I don't think this is a rumor anymore...

Do you have a link to an official press release?

 

[Luv2BFlyin]

Just had Andersen say now that the 717 deal within the next week... I'm guessing that the TA is tied to this. He said that either the 717s or Airbus or both are coming to our ranks soon.

Did he say anything about the pilots coming with the 71's?

 

[j41driver]

Did he say anything about the pilots coming with the 71's?

Ain't gonna happen.

 

[igneousy2]

IMO the "Eskimo" will be wearing a "widget" for a hat !

I think you are all going to have to turn in your double-breasted blazers for hula skirts.

 

[jetflier]

I think you are all going to have to turn in your double-breasted blazers for hula skirts.

SWEET! I will be there! Now if I can only find a longboard long enough....

 

[easydoesit]

When and where did Anderson say this?

 

[RedDogC130]

he will be on cnbc this morning..maybe then

 

[milflyboy]

With all the deferred orders SWA just announced, it sure sounds like Delta went with Airbus instead.

 

[jester757]

When and where did Anderson say this?

Charm school yesterday

 

[jester757]

With all the deferred orders SWA just announced, it sure sounds like Delta went with Airbus instead.

Thinking the same thing...

 

[johnsonrod]

C'mon C-Series!!!! So, you're telling me there's a chance...

 

[fam62c]

With all the deferred orders SWA just announced, it sure sounds like Delta went with Airbus instead.

The deal has to be dead, SW is slowing delivery of what would have been the replacement aircraft. We'll see if SW and Boeing got played by DAL and Airbus.

 

[SWA717]

I hope the deal is dead.

 

[General Lee]

Apparently there are a bunch of 320s available for lease from a couple of Indian Airlines that are tanking. Who knows?


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[B727FA]

Why couldn't they be deferring them to get some DL delivery slots and then the 717's come to DL afterall?

 

[easydoesit]

This deal is not dead. 717 payscale in dal ta. I cannot name my source but it is pretty reliable.

 

[jester757]

This deal is not dead. 717 payscale in dal ta. I cannot name my source but it is pretty reliable.

While I do hope we get the 717s so junior pukes like me have a chance to upgrade, a payrate for an aircraft doesn't put it on the property... we have the emb 195 rate on there and have not seen any of those.

"AC Flown = yo mama" Now that's funny!

 

[MINIME]

I agree, don't think the deal is dead. Fruition may largely depend on the outcome of the TA, however. No source, simply my intuition on the subject. Would not be surprised if some 319s were thrown in there as well. Just for good measure....

 

[SWA717]

We gave check airmen that have been ferrying parked 717s from California to heavy maintenance facilities in Florida. The personel at these mx facilities have been tight lipped about who these airplanes are for.

 

[180ToTheMarker]

I agree, don't think the deal is dead. Fruition may largely depend on the outcome of the TA, however. No source, simply my intuition on the subject. Would not be surprised if some 319s were thrown in there as well. Just for good measure....

No it won't. If Network wants those planes then by God Delta will get them. Aircraft procurement is not dictated by a contract.

 

[fam62c]

Why couldn't they be deferring them to get some DL delivery slots and then the 717's come to DL afterall?

If this were the case I think SW would wait until it was public before pushing back their own orders.

 

[PropPiedmont]

If this were the case I think SW would wait until it was public before pushing back their own orders.

Yes, but SWA is trying to scare the pilot group into voting in a new SL right now.