Originally Posted by
nwa757
I think its more about negative press for the airline and not so much about feeling sorry for pilots. The airline can't boast that they are best and the global leader if their front line safety professionals can't afford an apartment in their base.
Sad to say, but this press is nothing new.
When the Alaska Pilots were going through there CBA dance, The LA Times chimed in too on an identical read (2009). Not saying the Press is "unhelpful", but it's certainly not germane to that of UAL Pilots.
LAX parking lot is home away from home for airline workers - Los Angeles Times