Originally Posted by
saab2000
I think their scope is limited to 86 seats, which is where the 175s are and the CRJ-900s. Incredible. Those are nearly the size of the Fokker 100 and the short DC-9s.
All that flying needs to be brought back in house. Unfortunately, it's pretty hard to unring that bell.
Scope protection is weak in many contracts because I think most negotiators thought it impossible what would happen. It never occurred to many folks that so much flying would be outsourced.
The clear lesson to be learned is that if something is not specifically prohibited in a contract, it is permitted. If it is not illegal, it is legal.
I agree, I wasn't sure about US Scope. I know AA is trying very hard on Scope. Compensation, I think they will get there allot easier that they will on Scope. Scope is probably the hold up on the AA contract. But as long as APA doesn't give in are able to maintain a tight grip on the flying that opens the door for the other pilot unions to have a leg to stand on.