What was proven? That Frontier pilots desired an option other than assimilation into IBT357? What was the deception? That RPC was a joint council option that potentially would meet the needs of all pilots under the RAH umbrella? The joint council concept is supported by IBT and seems to be working ok right now in other venues. Essentially, the JC is a compromise that could have provided benefit to both groups. Instead, the IBT machine, after initially supporting the idea, reversed course and ramped up their misinformation campaign to discredit the idea as some underhanded ploy by FAPA. IBT didn't want to compromise, got what they wanted (and asked for) and now look what they have to show for it. Basically a squandered opportunity at some semblance of a functional and productive representation structure.

All water under the bridge though as that ship sailed last June. It is interesting, though, that the theme of the paragraph above seems to have significance in IBT lore in that someone is always trying to ****** the IBT in one way or another. Kind of like the events of this week.

I know you all weren't big fans of the 747 (or whatever it was), but I am curious how they spun the story back then to deflect any blame on themselves?

BTW, the reason more than 90% of us voted for the JC option is because it made sense. FAPA was obviously not the answer for you guys and that is totally understandable. Just like we felt (and continue to feel) that IBT357 is not the answer for us. There is no "con" or "deception" involved in one determining what they feel is the best overall choice and then casting a vote if favor of that choice, even if it is a compromise.


2946 eligible voters
2463 votes cast
1692 IBT
643 RPC
87 ALPA
13 FAPA