Originally Posted by Sunvox

I'm at work at the Double Tree SFO bar on my iPhone, and I just can't stand it. I wish Unicorn's were real and cheeseburgers were healthy but the reality is we live in a world of cut throat competition. I get the fact that CAL pilots suddenly feel like king of the hill and expect to be treated as such and I get that UAL '99 hires feel wronged , BUT that does not excuse the gross misrepresentations flooding this forum. There are a few minor "turds" but overall this contract is industry leading and that's a fact. Pick any single issue and I will do my best to respond.

Pay: no meaningful difference when viewed by the general public especially if you look at profit sharing.

Retro: Largest retro award in history. Bankruptcy exit is paid in equity and is a whole different animal.

Scope: by far the most misunderstood aspect. Delta and United already gave this one away but the scope provisions are TIGHTER now than previously. Period. If you want to argue this you need to start by answering the question how many 70 seat Q400s are allowed under the current contract and how many are allowed if the TA passes.

Joe Peck
IADFO