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Old 06-29-2011 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy
Carl, I find this laughable.
You would.

Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy
What makes you think AirTran pilots will be making more than 777 Captains in 2013? SWA pilots maybe, but not AirTran....
Because SWAPA wants it and Gary Kelly is a smart man. And by the way, it won't be 2013, it'll be sooner.

Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy
Just because DAL gave you guys parity on day 1, don't think that is typical.
Our pay RATE parity with you guys was a pay cut for NWA pilots.

Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy
I suspect AirTran guys will phase in over ~3 years to reach SWA pay parity. Mark my word.
We'll see.

Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy
You were lucky... they won't be.
NWA pilots weren't lucky. I don't feel lucky right now. I'll bet many NWA pilots don't feel lucky right now.

Carl