Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
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Seems to me RA is making some moves here. He's not going to sit and watch Asia slip out of his fingers.
Nice day out, too bad I am sick, I think it would be a great day for a BBQ. (at home) .
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I think he will be aggressively pursuing ways into South America too.
In all the back and forth about what constitutes an opener, and whether or not Carl should be eating crow, I think we're missing the more interesting (and relevant) story here.
After years in this contract that can be opened up April 5, why would management agree to meet for openers early? What events in the news might cause this? Is anyone watching what's going on at AMR? ACL pointed out that they have a hearing 22 March to request an extension from the court. Under the initial filing, didn't they have until the 29th to be the only entity to be able to submit a plan before the court?
The Chairman's letter states:
"But as we have in the past when opportunities have presented themselves, we again choose not to wait. The Pilot Working Agreement permits contract openers to be exchanged up to 270 days prior to our December 31, 2012 amendable date, which is April 5, 2012. We believe opportunities exist, so today, your MEC directed the Negotiating Committee to meet with Delta management early next week to discuss opening the contract now with the goal of achieving a comprehensive agreement on an expedited basis."
Does this make anyone else think the next round of consolidation is about to get rolling?
After years in this contract that can be opened up April 5, why would management agree to meet for openers early? What events in the news might cause this? Is anyone watching what's going on at AMR? ACL pointed out that they have a hearing 22 March to request an extension from the court. Under the initial filing, didn't they have until the 29th to be the only entity to be able to submit a plan before the court?
The Chairman's letter states:
"But as we have in the past when opportunities have presented themselves, we again choose not to wait. The Pilot Working Agreement permits contract openers to be exchanged up to 270 days prior to our December 31, 2012 amendable date, which is April 5, 2012. We believe opportunities exist, so today, your MEC directed the Negotiating Committee to meet with Delta management early next week to discuss opening the contract now with the goal of achieving a comprehensive agreement on an expedited basis."
Does this make anyone else think the next round of consolidation is about to get rolling?
Carl
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Correct, no need to get worked up until there is something to put your hand on, and then it is an opener, not a TA, and more specifically not a TA that has been approved by out reps. This could be a drawn out affair, or it could be quick. Our union will put forth our demands and we will go from there.
Nice day out, too bad I am sick, I think it would be a great day for a BBQ.
Nice day out, too bad I am sick, I think it would be a great day for a BBQ.
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I can see two or three smaller transactions in the next 3-36 months. All of them strengthen our network. DALPA and the DAL pilots being on board will be key in all of them.
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