To all the folks who want to vote "no" simply because your top year captain pay hasnt increased that much, or you dont see much benefit, think of this as your job security. In the middle of a merger, we are a wholly owned regional that can be kicked at any time. if we dont accept this contract, the counter offer will be much worse.

Please, think on behalf of all the pilots. bottom year FO's generally will see the biggest improvement in QOL since they HAD NONE....im sorry 15 year line holder, this isnt or will ever be a major carrier with a 500 page TA.

There are big improvements compared to what we've had....if you want to be selfish and ruin it for everyone, go ahead, but....lets see how long our jobs last.

Lets go into this merger process CONTRACT DONE, it makes us a known entity to Doug & Airways mainline and will be easier to keep us around and perhaps grow us.

Im not arguing from a point of company or union, i am simply arguing from a point of PRACTICALITY.