Originally Posted by
johnso29
Doesn't the formula we use include range and lift as factors? I would think if we get an aircraft that model that has greater range it should demand more pay. I'm honestly not flaming here. Just thinking out loud. I'm am somewhat amazed at the negativity we are seeing from a new aircraft order for mainline though.
Despite my feelings from a pilot's (and passenger's perspective), I think the order is the best plane that is available in the time frame that they want it, and it sounds like we got a great deal on it. The pushback more is WHAT it's replacing and that it may not even be a 1:1 replacement. (lower payrate, less capable, and worse pax experience than the 757, and 767)
We are continuing to see an increasingly timid management team that is keyed more toward additional outsourcing than actually trying to make money and grow as a company. I think that is where the negativity stems from.... at least thats where my negativity stems from.