pkober
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United:
A319
A320
B737
B747
B757
B767
B777
Continental:
B737
B757
B777
CAL
B767
B787 (2008?)
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United:
A319
A320
B737
B747
B757
B767
B777
Continental:
B737
B757
B777
Can someone tell me what the deal is with NWA's power to void and CAL merger?
CAL
B767
B787 (2008?)
Can someone tell me what the deal is with NWA's power to void and CAL merger?
No CAL/UAL deal would happen without Kellner & Smisek firmly in charge. NWA would veto any merger, so the only way this deal could happen is for us to buy United. I certainly hope this doesn't go down for several reasons, my postion as a Continental Pilot being the big one.
First off, it would be a bloodbath for the United employees. They've suffered enough already, they deserve a chance to rebuild themselves as a strong, independent entity after the sacrifices they've made.
Secondly, we don't need it. CAL is stronger than any other major out there right now, and should remain so for at least a decade. While the addition of west coast network would certainly help our business travelers, we're doing fine as it is. We will continue to grow on our own. The only reason for us to purchase a carrier would be to compete with other mega-carriers, and it really doesn't look like this USA/DAL thing is going to happen.
Can someone tell me what the deal is with NWA's power to void and CAL merger?
In a nutshell:
Until ~2025, NWA has the right to block any carrier's acquisition of CAL unless NWA merges with another carrier.
NWA cannot block CAL from taking over another carrier.
So it is possible for CAL to acquire United, just not the other way around.
If United were to merge with another carrier, I'd pick CAL because there is minimal overlap. Overlap results in reductions of block hours and jobs. I wouldn't mind seeing CAL take over United and at this point, I wouldn't object to a merge of lists favoring CAL pilots. I consider DOH a nonstarter because it would REALLY screw over the CAL pilots.
Just make sure that CAL management is in charge and UAL management slinks off into the sunset. UAL management got us through a rough period in our history but they can't lead their way out of a paper bag.
United would likely be the surviving name.
You must be joking!