Originally Posted by TheManager

Different time and era.

Today we have a handful of major airlines that basically subsidize many regionals.

Today we have conflict of interest with the same regionals, and newer ones, as they fly larger equipment in greater numbers than in '95

Today we have potentially bankrupting judgements against ALPA being decided after a jury has found them guilt of DFR.

Today we have airlines living under bankruptcy contracts struggling to restore wages and benefits while a tone deaf ALPA continues to live lavishly.

I could go on and on; I'll leave it for others.

However, ALPA is now like an over extended game of Jenga. One mistep and the whole structure comes down. If DAL left ALPA, could they survive without the revenue? Would the other members agree that an increase in dues would be exceptable to maintain ALPA? Would we agree to that if UAL left and DAL remained? How about an assesment to cover their legal failings?

Point is ACL, PPA and DPA are not even comparable. In all likelihood if DPA or UPA or any other independent is formed as a result of a move from ALPA, ift will be due to self inflicted wounds.

The potentially biggest self inflicted wound will be the opener.