DL/NWA predictions.....

[Superpilot92]

I think we could try a DC9 Super HUB at LBB. Think about it, we could use 68 DC9s to overrun the place, and kick Southwest OUT. We could have hourly service to beautiful cities like Harlingen, Midland, and maybe Amarillo. I'd bid that in a heartbeat! That would be fantastic!


Bye Bye--General Lee

I agree! Texas flying is sssswwwweeeeetttt!!!:beer:

 

[Cobra17]

Delta, pilots reach deal on contract: report
Thursday April 10, 7:18 pm ET


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines (NYSEAL - News) and its pilots union have tentatively agreed on a contract that would give pilots a pay raise and an equity stake if the carrier were to merge with Northwest Airlines (NYSE:NWA - News), according to a Bloomberg report late on Thursday.
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Northwest and Delta would not confirm the report that Delta had negotiated a separate deal with its 7,000 pilots. Northwest's 5,000 pilots would be asked to join under a single contract later.

The apparent deal is another sign that Delta and Northwest could move forward with their plans to create the world's largest airline as early as next week.

The deal does not resolve the sticking point that prevented Delta and Northwest from proposing a merger in the first place last month -- how pilots from both airlines would resolve seniority issues and work together under one company.

In fact, the two pilot groups had agreed during their negotiations on seniority to back a proposal for higher pay and a stake in the combined carrier.

Sorting out seniority could take months to complete or even wait until after a merger is finalized.

Both pilot groups, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have said they would not support consolidation unless terms of a deal were favorable to them.

Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the talks, said the combined company would retain the Delta name, its Atlanta headquarters, and be run by Delta Chief Executive Richard Anderson. Those three elements were part of the original plan as well.

The merger would include a small premium for Northwest investors, Bloomberg reported.

On the New York Stock Exchange, Delta closed up 9.4 percent at $9.75, while Northwest climbed 12.6 percent to $10.87.

Grabbing some more popcorn...this should be a lot of fun to watch.

This merger is being pushed by several hedge funds (formerly known as Frank Lorenzo). Think they have a long term interest in your company or improving employees' morale, pay, and benefits?

At least ALPA is united, so everyone will be looking out for each other and not just their own interests.

Good Luck!

 

[N2264J]

Re: DL/NWA predictions...

At least ALPA is united, so everyone will be looking out for each other and not just their own interests.

Your sarcasm is noted.

Apparently, the Delta pilots cut a deal with management without the knowledge or consent of the Northwest pilots thereby regionalizing them.

I can't wait 'til Occam's Razor comes to so we can ask the ALPA mouthpiece what that feels like.

 

[NuGuy]

I agree! Texas flying is sssswwwweeeeetttt!!!:beer:

Nah, man, new hub in FSD...those MOT overnights are SWEET!

Nu

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

The Financial Times says Mon, and the Wall Street Journal and AP say Tue.

cliff
YIP

 

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I'll up a Wednesday, anybody out?

 

[3ds]

12 hrs over/under. Mon PM

 

[ACL65PILOT]

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[DrunkIrishman]

The arrogance of some of you Delta pilots is stunning! To those of you Delta j$ck$sses that thought the merger wouldn't happen without your blessing I say you really need to stop wearing your uniforms when you're off duty.

As for seniority integration...the only pilot group in the business that puts so much prestige on equipment flown is Delta. None of the rest of us cares what we fly...we just want the days off and the $$. Some of you bring up the DC-9's being old and so only NWA pilots should be furloughed...how is Delta doing in the Asia market? NWA does well there...stop cherrypicking arguments that suit your position.

As Dream stated earlier, you ALL had better thank your lucky stars that both companies haven't filed bankruptcy....again!!! Career expectations...are you kidding me...how about survival. DAL and NWA pilots had better realize the peril their companies are in in this economy. Both groups should be working together towards making a better and more competitive business model.

 

[JoeMerchant]

I'll up a Wednesday, anybody out?

.....I'll take Tues. morning before the market opens.....