Originally Posted by
Dilbert
Yeah ok sure. I know it had nothing to do with delta folks giving up 40% of their pay and let's see oh yeah, your pension. Not to mention spirit has not yet farmed out 50% of our flying to an rj company. I am pleased however that my 540 pilot/36 aircraft airline has so much power over your airline.
I guess it was actually your fault I didn't get a better contract...
VERY WELL PLAYED! +1000
Originally Posted by
BigGuns
2001-2005 and in bankruptcy was a very different time, than 2010 with with the power of a strike. You (& ALPA )held all the cards and signed a deal for less than bankruptcy/concession contacts. That's the bottom line!
That being said I do agree its a small part of the industry, but every part counts and until ALPA realizes that we are all doomed to be under cut.
Big Guns, 2010 was a time of record high fuel prices and in the midst of one of the worst economic recessions in the US's history. Please dont feed us your BS about "it was a very different time" and somehow imply that the strike occurred during favorable times.