Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
In 1999 it was reported in the press as fact. Also, as a matter of fact, in their histories ASA & Comair had executed every order and option they had ever taken. Every one. By the time Contract 2000 was executed, those airplanes were already starting to show up on the ramp.
If they aren't allowed under our contract it matters not what they order or when they ordered them. They can place an order for 777s at DCI and if it is not allowed under our contract, they don't get the jets.
You are arguing our contract wasn't realistic, which is why it wasn't successful. Whose definition of success? It seems you are carrying MGT's water. You are making my point that ratios are not followed and in the end MGT does what they want. The only way to ensure ratios are followed is to have none at all. You do that by doing the flying yourself.
I've not heard any rumors of a 76 seat aircraft order. There have been some proposals, but no contracts that anyone in my network is aware of. If you have details, share them.
As much as is possible, we have to deal with known facts.
Like MGT's history with regard to our contract and ALPA's failure to enforce it.
If extrapolate known facts to their farthest conclusion, DCI shrinks from 46% of our mainline domestic flying to 22% under this agreement.
To me that means more Delta flying by Delta pilots who are ALPA members and represented by my MEC.
That there is some serious fuzzy math. Pass whatever it is you are smokin Rasta Buck Bar.
History is not on your side mon. IMO, if this passes, you will come to regret that decision. But somehow I'm sure ALPA will bear no responsibility in your mind and unity will be the utmost of importance.
