Originally Posted by
sailingfun
I don't know what the MEC's opener on scope will be. It should reflect the wishes of the pilots via the contract survey. I have not spoken with a single rep who is willing to give anything up in scope.
Me either. My Reps think of some things beyond what we discuss here ... like the Virgin Blue JV. ... We need "inclusive" language that makes these JV's "ours" by default. At least something that gives us automatic production balancing and an equitable position on future growth.
It will be interesting to see the Company's position on scope. Management has been talking about the 100 to 130 seat market. They admit there is a hole, but that they do not like the available options out there.
(They should say they love the 717 and would be willing to pay a ransom for it ... just to screw with SWA's lease renewals 
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My contention has always been that management bough two different 100 seat types, we just don't fly them. We might can gauge management's desire for a 100 to 130 seat aircraft by watching their moves on the opener for the 76 to 100 seat flying.