SKW looking to buy ASA.. ... in PRINT!!

[bailout]

OK, sort of..
OK, i know i have been a big doubter in this myself, but check this out...


http://www.thedeal.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=TheDeal/TDDArticle/TDStandardArticle&c=TDDArticle&cid=1121176493318

 

[79%N1]

DATE OF HIRE!!!

Just thought I'd get it started!

 

[homerjdispatch]

STAPLE
STAPLE
STAPLE......


Everyones mouth shut that keeps restarting these threads!

 

[WestSide]

what would this mean for crew bases?

 

[Vik]

bump bump

 

[737 Pylt]

oh brother!

 

[vclean]

A non-union airline buying an ALPA airline. Seniority integration will be a few hundred threads in Flightinfo.com.

 

[PHX-AV8OR]

Here we go again! You know when it happens it happens...I'm so tired of having this die and then come back again, it's like the old days when everyone thought ASA and Comair would merge, did it, NO. Could Skywest buy us, Yes, will it happen who know's!!! Only time will tell.

 

[ohplease!]

the sign in the yard says "under contract". cross some t's and dot some i's, and it'll be done. count on it.

 

[ThisistheDream]

skywest will buy ASA, keep it as a seperate company on a seperate certficate and lower wages at ASA to forse Skywest to match the ASA wages or loss flying to the new ASA

 

[Cardinal]

Delta also is making progress toward selling wholly owned subsidiary Atlantic Southeast Airlines Inc., an operator of smaller regional jets, to SkyWest Inc., according to sources.

Those "sources," of course, being these very internet forums...[rolleyes]

 

[WWEfan]

I just hope they keep us separate until the Skywest guys and gals wake up and get ALPA on the peoperty.

 

[homerjdispatch]

skywest will buy ASA, keep it as a seperate company on a seperate certficate and lower wages at ASA to forse Skywest to match the ASA wages or loss flying to the new ASA

That has got to be one of the most confusing sentences i have read in a long time.

 

[Wacopilot]

I just hope they keep us separate until the Skywest guys and gals wake up and get ALPA on the peoperty.

Why? Because ALPA has helped you? In what way? Last time I checked SKYW has much better pay and workrules than you do....... The problem has always been that pilot groups' don't understand that it is the PILOT GROUP'S RESPONSIBILITY to stand firm, demand a good contract, etc....blablabla....So SKYW may be your only way to get a good contract.

WACO

 

[Superpilot92]

Dont worry ExpressJet is going to buy both ASA, and Skywest. Someone told me that.

 

[Tomct]

Yeah Waco, you guys are what we need here at ASA to get a good contract!

Riiiiiiiiiiiiggghhhhttttt!!! Another idiot has spoken for the skyworst pilot group!

 

[CF34-3B1]

Why? Because ALPA has helped you? In what way? Last time I checked SKYW has much better pay and workrules than you do

WACO

You mean like your 70 seat pay rates?

 

[Plug]

Why? Because ALPA has helped you? In what way? Last time I checked SKYW has much better pay and workrules than you do....... The problem has always been that pilot groups' don't understand that it is the PILOT GROUP'S RESPONSIBILITY to stand firm, demand a good contract, etc....blablabla....So SKYW may be your only way to get a good contract.

WACO

Actually, Skywest has the workrules, pay rates, etc. because they ride the "coat tails" of ALPA carriers like ASA, CMR, ACA (Indy), etc. Don't kid yourself in to thinking you did it because you stood firm. Last I heard you guys were standing pretty firm on that 70 seat pay rate deal.

What I think will happen, and this was some one else's idea that simply made sense to me, is that Jerry A. has already given in to the fact the Skywest pilots are going to unionize and most likely through ALPA. Skywest will buy ASA and operate them seperetely until ASA negotiates a new contract then merge the 2 in to that contract. This way Jerry can avoid having to negotiate for about 4-5 years.

I think it is a pretty good theory, but only time will tell!

Cheers

 

[Russ]

I would dearly love to see ALPA or an independent union on property here at SkyWest. That said ASA isn't exactly the shining beacon I can hold up to new guys and say this is why I would like one. Its problematic when someone counters with "well ASA/Mesa/Eagle .."

Yup, you do have us in some areas, overall I'll keep what I have when looked at in the larger sense.

 

[Texx]

There is one important thing that the ASA pilots have worked very hard for. A very close relationship with the DAL pilots and their MEC. Just remember who controls the scope clause.

 

[Bluto]

Uhh, the bankruptcy judge?

 

[jehtplane]

Uhh, the bankruptcy judge?

Don't know what your smilin at, that would make both your sugardaddies in bankruptcy!

 

[surplus1]

There is one important thing that the ASA pilots have worked very hard for. A very close relationship with the DAL pilots and their MEC.

Somebody sure sold you a lot of Kool Aid and you bought it.

 

[Bluto]

Don't know what your smilin at, that would make both your sugardaddies in bankruptcy!

Did I smile? I'm not happy about it, but barring major incident, Delta's impending bankruptcy seems inevitable.

 

[Jimdandy]

If This Happens Asa Will Get Screwed I Bet. Skyw Will Simply Strip Some Of Your Flying From You And Tell You To Sign Some Crappy Contract. If You Refuse To Sign Said Crappy Contract They Will Strip The Whole Kitten Kaboodle Of Your Flying And Your Company Will Be Nothing More Than A Few Hundred On The Seniority List.

Hopefully I Am Totally Wrong

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

How would they do that? Park all the planes? I am sure Delta would love to see all of the lift ASA does stop on a dime.

 

[Texx]

Hahahahahaha!

Somebody sure sold you a lot of Kool Aid and you bought it.

Man you make me laugh! A CMR pilot talking about drinking Kool Aid!

No Kool Aid drinking here. I learned how to work with other airline pilots instead of pissing them off. Something JC should of learned.

 

[NickASA]

Somebody sure sold you a lot of Kool Aid and you bought it.

Coming from the Pilot Group who recently voted in pay concessions for growth. That doesn't carry much weight. I guess those EMB170's haven't showed up on your property yet have they?

 

[MetroSheriff]

If This Happens Asa Will Get Screwed I Bet. Skyw Will Simply Strip Some Of Your Flying From You And Tell You To Sign Some Crappy Contract. If You Refuse To Sign Said Crappy Contract They Will Strip The Whole Kitten Kaboodle Of Your Flying And Your Company Will Be Nothing More Than A Few Hundred On The Seniority List.

Hopefully I Am Totally Wrong

What button do you push to capitalize every first letter???

 

[EMB170Pilot]

Dont worry ExpressJet is going to buy both ASA, and Skywest. Someone told me that.

HAHA and then Weford will buy you all

I heard that too!