Originally Posted by
aa73
Haha classic! Whatever happened to him anyway?
Appreciate the replies guys. One of your compadres PMd me with some great info, that's all I needed.
I know we had a bunch of "Class acts" who went to Fedex and then took their recall at AA. Doesn't surprise me that Fedex is skeptical about taking AA folks - however - I suspect today it's a different animal than back in the 90s when returning to AA was actually a good move. Doubtful that that's the case today - anyone leaving for Fedex is bound to stay, I would think.
Again, sorry for the way I started this thread. I really was looking for insight from you guys. Again, not for me - I am staying put at AA to see what happens.
Cheers to all and here's to not spilling that coffee!
73
Staying put to see what happens?!?!?! The passenger carrier model is so broken there's no way that any legacy carrier will ever see a respectable contract, better work rules, etc ever again. American? United? I'm dying to get on and fly with their age 55+ flight attendants. It really adds to the experience. Oh, and once a merger comes at American, it will be REALLY awesome for the pilot groups. Just like United, Continental, Delta, and Northwest. 30 years to upgrade to narrow body MD-80 captain is exactly how I envisioned my life's work.
I know a bunch of United Pilots waiting to "see what happens". They're the same ones that have been stuck slinging gear for 15+ years making under $100 an hour. They passed on the box haulers to "see what happens".
Anything but a cargo carrier these days doesn't make sense. I'd go get a desk job that actually pays a decent wage before it's time to retire and it's too late. My two cents.