Losing Delta and New Opportunities
12-13-2019, 10:26 AM
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January 2020: “hold my beer”
12-13-2019, 10:36 AM
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Because they haven’t FURLOUGHED anybody? Yes, I think they can afford to lose some pilots, and getting rid of those that have been here the longest and cost the most, either by flow to Frontier or simply encourage them to take some of the great opportunities out there. But they are still retaining people that they demonstratively don’t not NEED right now. Look at the captains on reserve...
12-13-2019, 10:39 AM
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12-13-2019, 10:55 AM
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12-13-2019, 11:25 AM
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Uhh..
Because they haven’t FURLOUGHED anybody? Yes, I think they can afford to lose some pilots, and getting rid of those that have been here the longest and cost the most, either by flow to Frontier or simply encourage them to take some of the great opportunities out there. But they are still retaining people that they demonstratively don’t not NEED right now. Look at the captains on reserve...
Because they haven’t FURLOUGHED anybody? Yes, I think they can afford to lose some pilots, and getting rid of those that have been here the longest and cost the most, either by flow to Frontier or simply encourage them to take some of the great opportunities out there. But they are still retaining people that they demonstratively don’t not NEED right now. Look at the captains on reserve...
12-13-2019, 11:47 AM
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Uhh..
Because they haven’t FURLOUGHED anybody? Yes, I think they can afford to lose some pilots, and getting rid of those that have been here the longest and cost the most, either by flow to Frontier or simply encourage them to take some of the great opportunities out there. But they are still retaining people that they demonstratively don’t not NEED right now. Look at the captains on reserve...
Because they haven’t FURLOUGHED anybody? Yes, I think they can afford to lose some pilots, and getting rid of those that have been here the longest and cost the most, either by flow to Frontier or simply encourage them to take some of the great opportunities out there. But they are still retaining people that they demonstratively don’t not NEED right now. Look at the captains on reserve...
12-13-2019, 11:52 AM
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12-13-2019, 12:21 PM
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For the sake of conversation, it wouldn't really fit AA's growth model. They are trying to grow their DFW and ORD bases with more 76 seater regional feed.
Most new long haul routes have been announced from the east coast or DFW. West coast seems stagnant on the profitable long haul connections, so no need to increase regional feed there.
Also, I believe AA sees that the potential new flying for Compass might be a conflict of interest. So I think they are making contingency plans already.
After the Mesa deal, there is no regional flying left for grabs (unless Alaska pulls a rabbit out of the hat), and you can't be initial cadre for anything and keep flying for AA. That would be a huge mess. And operating 200NN to 219NN isn't a viable business plan.
All of this is obviously 100% speculation. It's worth what you paid for it
Most new long haul routes have been announced from the east coast or DFW. West coast seems stagnant on the profitable long haul connections, so no need to increase regional feed there.
Also, I believe AA sees that the potential new flying for Compass might be a conflict of interest. So I think they are making contingency plans already.
After the Mesa deal, there is no regional flying left for grabs (unless Alaska pulls a rabbit out of the hat), and you can't be initial cadre for anything and keep flying for AA. That would be a huge mess. And operating 200NN to 219NN isn't a viable business plan.
All of this is obviously 100% speculation. It's worth what you paid for it
Mesa will be reconfiguring CRJ900’s to 65 seats.
