Originally Posted by
ShyGuy
I don't see how Comair is any more respectable then other regional carriers.
Originally Posted by
lolwut
Agreed. They may think they're the most respected from the inside looking out, but from the outside looking in, I can say they're not respected at all.
They're no better than any other.
Were you guys even around in 2001? Since the whole regional outsourcing debacle began thirty years ago, only one pilot group at a major regional had the cojones to stand up to mainline management and go on strike for an industry-leading contract.
Were there problems with CMR MEC and the treatment of DAL furloughees? Yes.
But for putting their careers on the line and sacrificing their paychecks and putting their families through an 89-day strike, Comair pilots deserve the respect of every regional pilot.
Sadly, it was ultimately winning the battle in a losing war. As others have said, DAL management had it in for Comair since the day the strike ended. And it's come to this sad end.
Good luck to all Comair-ers past and present. In an industry that demands huge sacrifices from every regional pilot, you guys and gals paid more than your share.
Thanks, and Godspeed.