More commentary on DAL/NWA from Airline Bulletin

[jke406]

Yup. Those flights are packed. Have heard talk of more A-330's to put into the intra-Asia routes. VERY profitable. As are the northern hubs and north central U.S markets and Canada.

Don't convince us...convince the DAL board of directors and congress

 

[Max Powers]

Heyas,

"Flying over NRT" is all well and good, except that you bypass the most lucrative aspect of that market, O&D NRT traffic, as well as intra-asian flying.

As far as "domestic", why in the world would NWA want to get involved with hubs that have nasty LCCs right on their doorstep?

You have the basic question right, just backwards: Why would NWA want anything to do with Delta?

Nu

Nu is so predictable along with all you Delta guys you complain horribly about your company. But in real life you defend it and love it....how sweet

 

[123]

The quote was from an analyst, not me.

Yeah, I realized that after I read the title to your post. Sorry about that.

It sounds like an article written by the General with a 100% Delta is the only company slant. It should be labeled as an op-ed piece and not a new article as there really aren't any facts.

 

[General Lee]

The quote was from an analyst, not me.

Yeah, I realized that after I read the title to your post. Sorry about that.

It sounds like an article written by the General with a 100% Delta is the only company slant. It should be labeled as an op-ed piece and not a new article as there really aren't any facts.

I didn't write it, but obviously there are other people out there that can see the possibilities. Go ahead and chose to ignore them.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[MGT3]

I would like to see labor get its head right and realize all brand flying must be performed by pilots on THE seniority list.

No excuses, end outsourcing, One List.

Amen!

GT

 

[JonnyKnoxville]

The reason for Delta wanting Northwest and Northwest wanting Delta is simple. It is called economies of scale. The merger is not for 787 slots or a certain hub or to gain or lose a type of aircraft. It is not about Asian or Amsterdam. It is about Economies of Scale. The net result of two merged carriers efficiently running as one larger carrier is a better business model with significant cost savings. Economies of Scale is where 1+1=3.

This must be looked at from a business standpoint and not an operational (pilot) mindset. The perfect example is US Airways. The former two airlines were weak, however the new larger airline is stronger and significantly more profitable. Sure, there have been major merger challenges to streamline the new company but as a whole, both companies are healthier as a result of working as one. The pilot senoirity integration is not going well but planes are still flying and making money.

This thread has been about what each company brings to the table and each side argues that the other side has nothing to give. The reality is that each side will gain tremendously with this merger.

 

[GogglesPisano]

Let's hope for the employees it's not 1+1 = 1.5

 

[JonnyKnoxville]

Let's hope for the employees it's not 1+1 = 1.5

I will cross my fingers!