February 20, 2013

Leonidas Update

Dear

On Tuesday, February 19th, Leonidas, LLC published an update (see cactuspilot.com) wherein we provided a copy of a letter sent to US Airways counsel, Bob Siegel, and Allied Pilots Association General Counsel, Ed James. These letters were delivered on Monday the 18th.

Also on Tuesday, attorneys for the West pilots sent additional letters to the APA (click here) and US Airways (click here) further expounding on our legal position. Furthermore, a letter was sent to USAPA (click here) outlining our position on seniority integration and once more imploring USAPA to correct its errant course.

These letters are a necessary component of our legal strategy to enforce our rights and accomplish the Leonidas LCC Objectives for which our pilots have long given their financial support. While we have low expectations that USAPA will do the right thing, we have high expectations that the APA, US Airways, and the “New American Airlines” will do the right things, and will do nothing to assist USAPA in the ongoing breach of its Duty of Fair Representation to the former America West pilots.

The only safe harbor for all parties remains the Nicolau Award. The adoption of the Nicolau Award, and only the Nicolau Award according to its terms as the single list of US Airways pilots to be integrated with that of the American pilots, is the only way to avoid further litigation. Should this not become evident early in the process, we are prepared to litigate as necessary to accomplish this simple goal.

Thanks for your support,

Leonidas, LLC
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