Old 06-21-2012 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Tomahawk58
I understand the code-share piece included a lot of wraps (60 percent Domestic ASMs versus entire system) and was favorably by the negotiating team. Again, it's all in the details and we'll have to wait and see before making an informed judgement.
Agreed. One might balk at just saying "60% codeshare relative to domestic ASM's", but as a bullet point, that's meaningless. SPECIFIC language to evaluate could make it acceptable or prove just the opposite. For instance once concern on the whole percentage bit with both RJ's and code-share is that what if AA DOES acquire Jet Blue, Alaska or eventually merges with U. Now, you're talking about a HUGE number of RJ or code-sharing ops (especially RJ's). Also, is there language that prevents "snapshot" determinations wherby a given ability for RJ/code-share usage is set and then a subsequent mainline fleet reduction won't place further limits vs. a continuous relationship basis...........things like that ?

Until the specifics are available, it's all hypotheticals and believe me, nothing will shoot any TA down faster at the pilot level, then if it's filled with the traditional ambiguous B.S. of the past. I'm hearing the concept of turning our backs on "executive compensation" is not going over well with many as many suspect the executive compensation levels will be absolutely astronomical. All things considered, it will still be wasting time if they are concerend about the time factor by trying to slip the pilots a rusty musket like in the past. Like another said, I think we'll know by happy hour tommorrow what Lane does or any requests made of him.
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