Originally Posted by
jetlag66
They started with Comair... told them what they wanted... didnt get it... shut them down. Pinnacle by our circumstance... was next! I 100% believe that if this is voted down Pinnacle is "comaired." Could this all be "smoke?" possibly.. but it was passed by my union and now I must decide.
That is NOT how it went down at Comair! Delta got exactly what they wanted in the bankruptcy they dragged us through. Testified in court that these were the rates they needed for us. Grinstein's rep negotiated directly with our union negotiators. We voted it in. Had fleet guarantees and percentages of new equipment guarantees.
Then 3 years later said we need to reduce your costs more (even though you're right at where we said you needed to be).
All three unions were in negotiations. Delta shut us down.
These are the critical elements that you must remember. This TA. These guarantees are and will be worthless.
Those who believe otherwise choose not to learn from the past.
Period.
Good Luck folks. You WILL need it. And PLEASE plan ahead!!