Originally Posted by
flyingfarmer
I guess you assume SWA pilots will choose ALPA. I think they would stick with SWAPA, no national politics with competitors, scope, etc.; just what's best for SWA pilots. Seems like a no brainer!
I am not even sure where you got that from? We like SWA scope, having SWA in ATL will be good for DAL and great for DAL pilots. The entry into ATL by SWA and the massive problems with merging cultures and creating hostile pilot groups is a fact and an unfortunate consequence. DAL watches SWA deal with issues and competes head to head with SWA and reaps all the benefits. This is good for DAL pilots (SWAPA contract) can now be used as direct cost comparison and we can slowly chip away at recovering what we can of the profession. SWAPA please keep going!
Now Back to the thread.