A kick in the teeth! (ASA)

Maximillian_Jenius · March 10th, 2007, 12:41

No written facts. But on several other forums there is some serious talk about Delta seriously downsizing ASA 80% departure guarantee flying out of ATL to 40% by early summer. And giving the other 40% to SKYW out of ATL.

Why, for some contract negotiating power.

This at this point is simply industry rumot, akin to check airman rumots, so take accordingly!

GaTechKid · March 10th, 2007, 15:33

Perhaps I'll get Jackets season tickets after all...

I kid, I kid. I doubt it happens.

rausda27 · March 10th, 2007, 16:18

I feel like that guy who was hanging onto the rails on the Titanic and let go and hit that big metal round thing...

For those that saw the movie, you know what I am talking about...

H46Bubba · March 10th, 2007, 16:41

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Originally Posted by rausda27

I feel like that guy who was hanging onto the rails on the Titanic and let go and hit that big metal round thing...

For those that saw the movie, you know what I am talking about...

Ohhh, that wasn't pretty.
Seems like DL wants 900's in ATL. Must tie in with kicking ASA's CS in ATL to the curb. Not good!

Maximillian_Jenius · March 10th, 2007, 16:47

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Originally Posted by H46Bubba

Ohhh, that wasn't pretty.
Seems like DL wants 900's in ATL. Must tie in with kicking ASA's CS in ATL to the curb. Not good!

Well, since scope has been further eroded, why not give those 900's to ASA???

DV8Pilot · March 10th, 2007, 18:09

Rumor out of SGU is that SKYW has applied for a 182 mile over water certificate. If awarded that opens up all Caribbean islands to SKYW operations.

DV8

surreal1221 · March 11th, 2007, 00:47

Or better yet. . . give those 900 to DL mainline. . . christ.

le sigh x eleventy billion.

"Scope. . .yeah right."

aloft · March 11th, 2007, 04:15

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Originally Posted by surreal1221

Or better yet. . . give those 900 to DL mainline. . . christ.

You think the DALPA boys would fly them for anywhere near what the dudes at ASA or any regional would? They SHOULD just bite the bullet and attempt to stuff the genie back in the bottle by saying "YES, we'll fly them for what you pay regional pilots!" to get them back where they belong.

Get scope handled first, deal with pay rates later.

ComplexHiAv8r · March 11th, 2007, 11:08

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Originally Posted by aloft

You think the DALPA boys would fly them for anywhere near what the dudes at ASA or any regional would? They SHOULD just bite the bullet and attempt to stuff the genie back in the bottle by saying "YES, we'll fly them for what you pay regional pilots!" to get them back where they belong.

Get scope handled first, deal with pay rates later.

Move them to mainline, make mins for them 1500/500 and a decent mainline rate (40+), and the line will form!

IWExcelsiorE · March 26th, 2007, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by rausda27

I feel like that guy who was hanging onto the rails on the Titanic and let go and hit that big metal round thing...

For those that saw the movie, you know what I am talking about...

Yep, he hit one of the propellers.

Hootie · March 28th, 2007, 14:46

The best and most extravagant rumor I heard was that delta needs to keep airtran at bay and wanted skywest to help out midwest with some sort of a deal (extra flying, undisclosed cash) to help fight off a takover from airtran. Delta in return for the sideways favor will buy back and take asa off of skywest's hands. Rumors are great and lots of fun!

surreal1221 · March 28th, 2007, 20:13

Oh but I'd love for big daddy Delta to purchase ASA . . . again.

Maximillian_Jenius · March 29th, 2007, 03:33

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

The best and most extravagant rumor I heard was that delta needs to keep airtran at bay and wanted skywest to help out midwest with some sort of a deal (extra flying, undisclosed cash) to help fight off a takover from airtran. Delta in return for the sideways favor will buy back and take asa off of skywest's hands. Rumors are great and lots of fun!

A friend of mine and his partner both fly for ASA. They told me in the original contract of sale that Delta put in the stipulation that they can buy back ASA at anytime.

I forget what the other stips they claimed but they greatly favored DL if they wanted to buy back ASA. Now mid you this is all conjecture.

But it could happen. Just look at Cingular. AT&T spun off their wireless division. Then SBC and Bell South merged and bought AT&T.

And now the *new* AT&T just bought back Cingular.

Something simular could happen at ASA! If so I hope for a staple!

March 10th, 2007, 12:41	#1
Maximillian_Jenius Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: KPHX, KFFZ, KIWA Posts: 18,796	A kick in the teeth! (ASA) No written facts. But on several other forums there is some serious talk about Delta seriously downsizing ASA 80% departure guarantee flying out of ATL to 40% by early summer. And giving the other 40% to SKYW out of ATL. Why, for some contract negotiating power. This at this point is simply industry rumot, akin to check airman rumots, so take accordingly! __________________ Rear Admiral www.gayviator.com Maximillian Pegasus

March 10th, 2007, 15:33	#2
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,883	Re: A kick in the teeth! (ASA) Perhaps I'll get Jackets season tickets after all... I kid, I kid. I doubt it happens. __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

March 10th, 2007, 16:18	#3
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,251	Re: A kick in the teeth! (ASA) I feel like that guy who was hanging onto the rails on the Titanic and let go and hit that big metal round thing... For those that saw the movie, you know what I am talking about... __________________ "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . "— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

March 10th, 2007, 18:09	#6
DV8Pilot Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 161	Re: A kick in the teeth! (ASA) Rumor out of SGU is that SKYW has applied for a 182 mile over water certificate. If awarded that opens up all Caribbean islands to SKYW operations. DV8 __________________ On the planes of hesitation bleach the bones of countless millions, who at the dawn of victory sat down to wait, and while waiting died. - Cecil B Delaney

March 11th, 2007, 00:47	#7
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 8,985	Re: A kick in the teeth! (ASA) Or better yet. . . give those 900 to DL mainline. . . christ. le sigh x eleventy billion. "Scope. . .yeah right." __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \| The TRoP \| Rmble On \| ALPA \|

March 28th, 2007, 14:46	#11
Hootie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Zona Posts: 1,171	Re: A kick in the teeth! (ASA) The best and most extravagant rumor I heard was that delta needs to keep airtran at bay and wanted skywest to help out midwest with some sort of a deal (extra flying, undisclosed cash) to help fight off a takover from airtran. Delta in return for the sideways favor will buy back and take asa off of skywest's hands. Rumors are great and lots of fun! __________________ Whatever happened to catching a good old fashioned passionate ass whooping?

March 28th, 2007, 20:13	#12
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 8,985	Re: A kick in the teeth! (ASA) Oh but I'd love for big daddy Delta to purchase ASA . . . again. __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \| The TRoP \| Rmble On \| ALPA \|

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