Mesaba Big Announcement on Friday

[Ace McCoy]

In any case, I grow less excited by the day and a lot more nervous. Somehow I think this whole deal is going to turn into a giant turd in the punchbowl.

It sure was fun for a few days to think that we actually may have a shot at some good news but Mel is right the longer this goes on the less exciting this gets.

I think this has nothing to do with NW and is more flying for another carrier using the Big Sky certificate.

Probably though in about a week we will get an announcement saying "both sides tried to work on something but it fell through and will not be happening. However, due to confidentiality agreements signed we cannot tell you what it was. Please continue to fly safe and focus on our cost metrics moving forward year over year blah blah blah...."

 

[Vdub Pilot]

It does seem coincidental that C8 was waiting for news on Monday and didn't get it. Apparently they hear the same thing. News coming soon... gag orders signed all around. Food for thought.

 

[Ace McCoy]

No offense to my ChiExp brothers but I hope it is something more exciting than getting more saabs. We really need some growth around here to give some relief to our 5+ year fo's

Now I'm at the point where if this thing drags on through the weekend I'm voting no out of spite no matter what the LOA says.

 

[Dodge]

Just for S&G's, does anyone know what is the hire date of Chicago Express's most senior pilot?

Oh well, it was fun for a few days to believe that management would actually do something positive for this airline other than throw money out the window with Big Sky. It shows how stupid they really are. The contract negotiations are over. The company got their pitiful payscale and no trip and duty rigs. No better CDO language or pay. No sick pay accrual enhancement.

They can sell Big Sky any day now.

 

[Inconceivable]

My prediction

not that I pretend to know anything, but how about this scenario:

an expansion of Big Sky flying, outside the NWA family (or maybe as the 3rd link, who knows with these people) in anything from 1900's to E170's. a relaxing of your scope and or list merger with big sky pilots. maybe adjusted pay rates as part of the whole package.

Some are happy: the 5 year f/o's who get to sit left seat in a 1900

Some are not: newhire f/o's who find themselves displaced to Montana.

If the SEC and/or NWA MEC aren't involved, there are a limited number of internal scenarios that could keep your MEC occupied with this for so long.

Best wishes and happy thoughts, regardless.

 

[Mesabi Miner]

Probably though in about a week we will get an announcement saying "both sides tried to work on something but it fell through and will not be happening. However, due to confidentiality agreements signed we cannot tell you what it was. Please continue to fly safe and focus on our cost metrics moving forward year over year blah blah blah...."

Dude, that is the BEST analysis I've heard thus far. "Please continue flying safe and focus on increasing our operational performance." Right out of JS's mouth!!! I can hear it right now!

MM

 

[Vdub Pilot]

Just for S&G's, does anyone know what is the hire date of Chicago Express's most senior pilot?

About 11 years ago.

 

[hawkerflyer]

Mesaba's changing their name to Pinnacle Express...

 

[anavrofo]

Mesaba's changing their name to Pinnacle Express...

Thats not true, Its going to be Pinnacle Express I.......

 

[Napoleon TNT]

Maybe they mean THIS (18th) Friday...

 

[U of I Tweak]

The Real Big News

Many rumors have been swirling around Mesaba over the past several days, and I want to stress that we have nothing to announce. If we have something that is deemed significant and factual, we will communicate the information, as appropriate. The only thing I can tell you, is that the company has saved 15% by switching to GEICO...

Any takers?

 

[DetoXJ]

Here is a headline from the front page of planebusiness.com

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[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]* Mesaba/Northwest On Verge of New Agreement That Will Bring 70-Seaters to Mesaba[/font]

 

[Napoleon TNT]

U of I....


Um...yeah-

That line has already been used.


On another note...I vow to continue to *bump* this thread until "BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FRIDAY" arrives.

 

[T-handle]

Vote for Pedro!!!

He offers you his protection!

 

[CFIfornow]

It's Friday.......again, where's the announcement?

 

[Terry Hunter]

Bump!

DIE 70 seat rumor... DIE.

Of course I'd love to fly a 70 seat jet, but I think it is a pipe dream, and with little information, it is possible we are setting our sights on the hopeful rather than realistic.

 

[T-handle]

From NWA's ALPA site: http://www.nwaalpa.org/

MEC Negotiating Committee member Bob Moser continued the Negotiating Committee report from Wednesday. He compared the previous scope language with the current (post Bridge Agreement) RJ protections. He said the current language allows additional 50-seat aircraft by eliminating the old narrowbody to RJ ratio and creating a new ratio (For every narrowbody below 360, the 104 RJ maximum is reduced on a one-for-one basis). Considering the current narrowbody and RJ fleet plans, NWA will be allowed to operate up to 81 50-seat RJs with NW code. As before the Agreement, NWA still has the ability to fly an unlimited number of 44-seat SJs.

During the Q&A session that followed, Moser was asked about the reduction in planned NWA flying and the possibility for more furloughs. Moser said the company has told ALPA there are no plans at this time to furlough additional pilots. However, as always, recalls and furloughs will be affected by future events and NWA’s flying levels.

The meeting was then closed so MEC Chairman Mark McClain could update the MEC on issues related to contract negotiations at other NWA labor groups and how they could affect NWA pilots.

 

[Spinn555]

Oh, the drama.

 

[88_MALIBU]

Did anyone care to see the local news tonight? BIGGG story...

 

[88_MALIBU]

ok I lied.