Originally Posted by
Waves
You are absolutely correct that we keep moving the “RJ aircraft seat count” line in the sand. 50 then 70, then 76. What’s next one should wonder. I hate that too, but I’m a realist and understand the changing market, the 50 seat cost dilemma, and the sacrifices our group always makes to remain profitable. Even though the over buy of 50 seat RJ issue is the fault of former Management, we as a limited controlling agent, yet stake holders in the game, must make a decision as to not only our future compensation, but as to the health of the company as well. This is a tug-of-war issue which has extreme beliefs and consequences in both directions. As a line pilot, of course I want us to get the best of everything. I would love nothing better than a large WB order, a complete annihilation of ALL DCI affiliates, and a huge pay raise. We can certainly fight for all of these things, but at some point we must recognize our limits. Clint Eastwood: “A man has to know his limitations.” I think many on here do not want to recognize our limitations.
Perhaps you are correct that many senior bubba’s don’t give a rat’s arse about the RJ issue. Perhaps many feel it is really not their fight. Although I am not a senior 744 Captain fighting in the trenches, I am not a “ladder pulling” I’ve got mine kind of guy either. First of all, I don’t have mine. Secondly, even if I did, I wouldn’t abandon my brethren. I just don’t agree with the current line of attack.
BTW: Thankfully you can’t blame me for the 50 seater issue because I voted NO for everything. 
Supposedly the company tried to get to 82 seat RJs on this TA, so we can say at least we held the line at 76 seats. Of course I'm sure someone here will say that this is more DALPA disinformation.