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I don't think he was saying they were XJ routes... he was replying to nicholasblonde who seems to think XJ is stealing NWA as well as 9E routes. THe only routes that can even remotely be called "XJ" routes are the EAS saab routes that XJ bids on.

Quote: Originally Posted by BlueMoon The light at the end of the tunnel it to keep the DC-9's and add more of that size of aircraft to mainline...that way you can have a career to look forward to. BINGO!!! It seems alot of people forget to look at the BIG picture.

Quote: Originally Posted by nicholasblonde btw...I think a lot of people on here overanalyze a lot of things and get caught up in wording that's the understatement of the year!!

Quote: Originally Posted by sigep_nm If you want to get into the 9E game, those routes and those airplanes were never yours to begin with. You might want to think twice about posting on a mesaba thread when you are talking about your airlines interests. You work for NW "Airlink". None of the routes belong to XJ,9E, or Compass. How does any route belong to XJ, I would love to hear the answer to this?

btw...I think a lot of people on here overanalyze a lot of things and get caught up in wording (one of the reasons e-mail, text, and forum communication will never be as effective at expressing thoughts as face-to-face or telephone conversations). Maybe instead of saying "XXX lost a route to XXX" I should say "mainline reallocated a route from XXX to XXX because XXX operates a bigger more efficient...

With NWA phasing out their DC-9s, does anyone know if Mesaba will be picking up new routes to replace them (or even Compass/Pinnacle)? I've heard rumors that the 900s and 175s will being getting more/longer routes to make up for the loss of the diesel 9s. Also, if you have heard of any hiring in the future for mesaba any information would be awesome...I am on reserve right now in the 900, and I want to see the light at the end of the...

The other thing....for Mesaba to get more -900's would probably mean concessions to some degree. All I've heard since I've been here is how management likes to dangle the idea of getting more airplanes in front of the pilots' noses if the pilots are willing to take concessions. It's your preference!...comes to mind. EFIScompmon....I love that moniker. Been thinking about changing my moniker to: "APU...

Quote: Originally Posted by bored Easy there Bert - the original poster is just trying to further his career like the rest of us. As mentioned before, this isn't personal, just the way the airline business works. Mainliners can "take it back" if they want it... they're in control here, not us. But will they? No pretty soon it's going to be 3 or 4 airlines and Skywest flying domestic. All former jr mainline...

Quote: Originally Posted by filejw Don't worry about what we think because it isn't personal anyway. Do the best you can for yourself, get your 1000 pic turbine and get out to a major job... What major would that be????? Considering most have furlough notices out. I hope the 747-4 in your profile doesn't mean you are as out of touch with reality like most of the senior widebody pilots at US mainlines.

Quote: Originally Posted by willworktofly I am on reserve right now in the 900, and I want to see the light at the end of the tunnel... you know what I mean! The light at the end of the tunnel it to keep the DC-9's and add more of that size of aircraft to mainline...that way you can have a career to look forward to.