Nwa Guys: Compass ???
04-24-2007, 06:55 AM
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Not likely. It's not really a XJ vs. Compass thing... it's an Embrear vs. Bombardier thing. Embraer have better Px comfort, CRJ's are cheaper per seat mile. The question is, will today's Px's accept the CR9's and their slightly cheaper tickets or demand the comfort of the Embraers (which is better than some of the mainline aircraft).
04-24-2007, 10:24 AM
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Not likely. It's not really a XJ vs. Compass thing... it's an Embrear vs. Bombardier thing. Embraer have better Px comfort, CRJ's are cheaper per seat mile. The question is, will today's Px's accept the CR9's and their slightly cheaper tickets or demand the comfort of the Embraers (which is better than some of the mainline aircraft).
04-24-2007, 10:41 AM
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04-25-2007, 06:00 AM
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I second that, if you're tired of being mgmt's little play toy... the red tail family is not the place for you. Having the poo kicked out of you is the consistent way of life for us.
04-25-2007, 06:04 AM
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04-27-2007, 08:39 AM
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Still believe the names "Compass and Mesaba" will go away the day that NWA emerges from bankruptcy. There will be a new name "regional" with three types of aircraft (SAAB, ERJ, CRJ) and two pilot groups. Flow thru / back will not be applicable to "former" Mesaba pilot group.
Don't think the two pilot group will last more then a few months.
Don't think the two pilot group will last more then a few months.
Mesaba is out of bankruptcy.
One of the four NWA executives appointed to the new Mesaba Board of Directors is Neal Cohen - the CEO of Compass Airlines ?
The NWA MEC has been directed to work with ALPA leadership at Mesaba and Compass to petition for "Single Carrier Status" with the National Mediation Board.
Mesaba to get 17 CRJ200s + 36 CRJ900s, keep SAABS. Where do the ERJs fit ? One "little regional" all by itself ? Highly redundant management, training, maintenance, HRO, etc., etc. support required. Statements have already been made that Compass will use Mesaba support / facilities.
The new Mesaba Board of Directors has been named. Who will be the operations and management team ?
There's one in place at Compass. http://www.flickr.com/photos/compassairlines/
Food for thought.
04-27-2007, 12:46 PM
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Is there such a thing as "Single Carrier Status" with two seniority lists ?
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