XJET Guys:
Not "flame", just simply trying to understand the way many of you state things on here...

I constantly hear talk about management wanting "concessions". I remember when negotiations started either BH himself or the ASA MEC sent a memo stating that the company has stated from the beginning that they are "not looking for any concessions" etc. It was very clear that worst case scenario life would remain the same or better. (lets not talk about inflation etc. I understand how that works).

As I understand it you guys are currently paid very similar to us with your CURRENT contract. Yes I understand this is a concessionary contract you are under. But I also understand you guys were losing money at a rapid rate before the "acquisition" (calm down... reference any CT Jet Stream, he uses/used that word quiet a bit) by SkyWest Inc. Therefore, as I see it, you guys had a contract that was putting you out of business.

If what I said above is true about your current situation I personally find it wrong and ultimately foolish for any of you to call anything management wants at this time a "concession" just because of what you had as your company was on it's way to bankruptcy. From what I understand about the work on our current JCBA, anything management wants right now is a pay raise from what you currently have. Hence, not a concession.

I guess until Delta, United, US Air get their pensions, full pay, benefits, etc. from the glory days back they should walk around saying they are operating on a concessionary contract too?

When/if the TA ever comes out, if it increases pay or keeps it the same from what you currently have, it's not a concession in my eyes.