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[Propsync]

Lighten up, Tina, unless you want ALL of the Ike's on this board coming over and throwing you a good internet beating everytime you post.

 

[jetflier]

Things are very quiet at NWA regarding your airline and any merger rumors. What's the latest news?

 

[CitationLover]

Things are very quiet at NWA regarding your airline and any merger rumors. What's the latest news?

rumors running that a deal already is in the works regarding integration of seniority lists between our respective MEC's with a 2 yr fence and a 10% raise on the existing nwa rates. the feedback most have heard is that nwa mec isn't concerned with a merger with us and is concentrating full force on delta.

what work rules / rigs does nwa have?

 

[deadstick]

Lighten up, Tina, unless you want ALL of the Ike's on this board coming over and throwing you a good internet beating everytime you post.

I believe Sgt Hulka used the name "Francis," not "Tina." Unless, of course, the person you were addressing really IS named Tina.

CL,
Delta?! I seem to recall a huge stink in ATL about their "hometown" airline merging with USAir. Not USAir, but NWA would be ok?

 

[Propsync]

I believe Sgt Hulka used the name "Francis," not "Tina." Unless, of course, the person you were addressing really IS named Tina.

I believe you missed the joke.

 

[CitationLover]

CL,
Delta?! I seem to recall a huge stink in ATL about their "hometown" airline merging with USAir. Not USAir, but NWA would be ok?

well even the general is saying it's the only logical choice for delta, so it MUST be true!

 

[deadstick]

I believe you missed the joke.

Well, that wouldn't be the first time...just trying to add a little levity. So Scalet isn't "Psycho?"

 

[ultrarunner]

rumors running that a deal already is in the works regarding integration of seniority lists between our respective MEC's with a 2 yr fence and a 10% raise on the existing nwa rates....

A TWO YEAR fence?

That would be a gift beyond belief!

 

[CitationLover]

also heard Timmy went to the board with a proposal to furlough pilots and the board smacked his peepee (figuratively) and said, "Are you f@#$ing crazy?"

 

[Propsync]

also heard Timmy went to the board with a proposal to furlough pilots and the board smacked his peepee (figuratively) and said, "Are you f@#$ing crazy?"

Maybe Timmy knows something the board doesn't. If that's the case, I'd be concerned. Nobody short-term furloughs before a sale to a company that has more money than they know what to do with. I understand the 'Timmy Factor', but it still doesn't add up.

 

[IdRtherBsailing]

Maybe Timmy knows something the board doesn't.

I think you are giving him too much credit.

 

[CitationLover]

Maybe Timmy knows something the board doesn't. If that's the case, I'd be concerned. Nobody short-term furloughs before a sale to a company that has more money than they know what to do with. I understand the 'Timmy Factor', but it still doesn't add up.

It adds up that Tim's happy place is about 25 airplanes. Any sign of trouble he runs to his happy place as I've been told this by every CA I've flown with. Hopefully he will "retire" this year and allow some new blood to allow this airline to grow. If TPG does take control (no NWA merger) then it gives me hope that they were the ones who hired Gordon Bethune.

Whatever insignificant revenue Air Midwest provides flying to the lovely metropolises of SLN / MHT / GCK / DDC will be leaving soon also as they are getting sold. Any Skyway rumors of 1900's being added (from Air Midwest) since their advertised removal hasn't yet come to fruition? Air Midwest has 10 operating 1900's and will be getting the leased one's back from Big Sky.

 

[Propsync]

I think you are giving him too much credit.

Trust me, the little stammering cookie monster idiot of a CEO will never get more than a he might know/he might be smart. I never thought he was. The list of dumb things they've done far outweighs the B.S. awards on the mantle.

 

[FlyWolf]

2 more fo's leave for NWA, good for you guys, there will be no movement (maybe backwards) for a while (years).

 

[CitationLover]

d'oh double post

 

[CitationLover]

2 more fo's leave for NWA, good for you guys, there will be no movement (maybe backwards) for a while (years).

they're expecting 23 more this year.......

we will be 1000 pilots in 3 years or so. deja vu?

 

[FlyWolf]

Was that a meltdown of our ops today in MKE or what?

It feels like they just shut down the airline and everyone went home

 

[ultrarunner]

What happened? Pretty nice day throughout the country for flying. Not that you CAN't have a meltdown on nice weather days....

 

[FlyWolf]

I think they canceled about 70% of the flights because of the low vis.

 

[FlyWolf]

Maybe they will start thinking about CAT 2/3, but we usually like to sleep on any decisions for like 5 years or so.