Delta RFP

alphaone · October 26th, 2006, 16:36

So, when are the results coming out for that? If Chautauqa gets a whole punch of Comair flights, are they going to start flying the CRJ possibly? And, what are the chances they open up a CVG base?

Tim · October 26th, 2006, 17:26

I wouldnt think that just because they get more flights that they would do a fleet change. I imagine the 145-135's will continue to be the aircraft. Dont look for Delta to take to much away from Comair though. Remember they still own them...its probably more of a ploy with contract stuff going on there

Bandit_Driver · October 26th, 2006, 17:35

Not sure what is going with all of that. I have heard the CHQ is all geared up for a CRJ training program and accepting bids for CRJ captain...

If they are getting CRJ they have to put them somewhere...

Tim · October 26th, 2006, 17:36

I wonder why though they would want the extra cost of a new aircraft and training when they can obtain more 145's? CHQ doesnt need though to put to much into until the ink is dry. Delta is notorious for changing there minds at the last minute.....watch the FA talks and you will have better idea of whats going on. If they strike then CHQ will get the routes.

Alchemy · October 26th, 2006, 17:47

From what I understand, the CHQ CRJ's will be IAH based to replace some of Expressjet's planes w/ Continental.

ERJ's aren't that easy to come by right now....most of Embraer's production right now is tied up on E170/190's and Legacies.

Apparantly they will be digging CRJ's out of the desert....ask AWAC how well that worked out when they did the same thing for Airtran a few years back.

CaptChris · October 26th, 2006, 18:11

Alchemy is correct. The CRJ-200's at CHQ are going to be used for the Continental flying and will be IAH based from what I understand.

alphaone · October 26th, 2006, 20:46

Well, I though that Delta was going to take the CRJ's from Comair and change the name and put Chautauqua on it. Who is paying for the CRJ's they will get for Continental?

Alchemy · October 26th, 2006, 21:01

I don't know who is paying those leases, I'm sure it will be spelled in the CPA between republic and continental. Most likely CHQ will be paying the leases and then be reimbursed for the costs in some way by continental. I don't think they are getting their CRJ's from Comair.

H46Bubba · October 27th, 2006, 12:35

Well I've been at two DC carriers now. Before I left Delta was at Mesa discussing future flying. The rumor was 70-86 seater flying. Mesa is moving more ERJ's from the UA side to Freedom. As far as Comair. The comany has come to agreements with the mx and fa's with the fa's voting on the agreement. If Delta does take away CRJ-200 a/c I see them going to ASA and Skywest, maybe Mesa, but that's a wild card. I agree with time Delta would shoot themselves in the ass if they took too much away from Comair. That's lost revenue for themselves. Time will tell, so we sit a wait.

October 26th, 2006, 16:36	#1
alphaone Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 784	Delta RFP So, when are the results coming out for that? If Chautauqa gets a whole punch of Comair flights, are they going to start flying the CRJ possibly? And, what are the chances they open up a CVG base? __________________ 8/20/05 PPL 8/16/06 IR

October 26th, 2006, 17:26	#2
Tim Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,205	Re: Delta RFP I wouldnt think that just because they get more flights that they would do a fleet change. I imagine the 145-135's will continue to be the aircraft. Dont look for Delta to take to much away from Comair though. Remember they still own them...its probably more of a ploy with contract stuff going on there __________________ Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turn skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.----- Leonardo Da Vinci

October 26th, 2006, 17:35	#3
Bandit_Driver Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DTW Posts: 1,872	Re: Delta RFP Not sure what is going with all of that. I have heard the CHQ is all geared up for a CRJ training program and accepting bids for CRJ captain... If they are getting CRJ they have to put them somewhere... __________________ OOTSK Logbook Pro - Electronic Pilots Logbook

October 26th, 2006, 17:36	#4
Tim Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,205	Re: Delta RFP I wonder why though they would want the extra cost of a new aircraft and training when they can obtain more 145's? CHQ doesnt need though to put to much into until the ink is dry. Delta is notorious for changing there minds at the last minute.....watch the FA talks and you will have better idea of whats going on. If they strike then CHQ will get the routes. __________________ Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turn skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.----- Leonardo Da Vinci

October 26th, 2006, 17:47	#5
Alchemy Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,845	Re: Delta RFP From what I understand, the CHQ CRJ's will be IAH based to replace some of Expressjet's planes w/ Continental. ERJ's aren't that easy to come by right now....most of Embraer's production right now is tied up on E170/190's and Legacies. Apparantly they will be digging CRJ's out of the desert....ask AWAC how well that worked out when they did the same thing for Airtran a few years back.

October 26th, 2006, 18:11	#6
CaptChris Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 556	Re: Delta RFP Alchemy is correct. The CRJ-200's at CHQ are going to be used for the Continental flying and will be IAH based from what I understand.

October 26th, 2006, 20:46	#7
alphaone Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 784	Re: Delta RFP Well, I though that Delta was going to take the CRJ's from Comair and change the name and put Chautauqua on it. Who is paying for the CRJ's they will get for Continental? __________________ 8/20/05 PPL 8/16/06 IR

October 26th, 2006, 21:01	#8
Alchemy Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,845	Re: Delta RFP I don't know who is paying those leases, I'm sure it will be spelled in the CPA between republic and continental. Most likely CHQ will be paying the leases and then be reimbursed for the costs in some way by continental. I don't think they are getting their CRJ's from Comair.

October 27th, 2006, 12:35	#9
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	Re: Delta RFP Well I've been at two DC carriers now. Before I left Delta was at Mesa discussing future flying. The rumor was 70-86 seater flying. Mesa is moving more ERJ's from the UA side to Freedom. As far as Comair. The comany has come to agreements with the mx and fa's with the fa's voting on the agreement. If Delta does take away CRJ-200 a/c I see them going to ASA and Skywest, maybe Mesa, but that's a wild card. I agree with time Delta would shoot themselves in the ass if they took too much away from Comair. That's lost revenue for themselves. Time will tell, so we sit a wait.

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