Originally Posted by
oldcarpilot
This is only a deal on the LXJT side. They don't fly the CRJ. So it doesn't apply. It has no effect on the ASA side.
But we're in joint negotiations for a new contract. This sets a precedent. And if the L-XJET side gets 50+ seat aircraft (which is obviously the intention, or else why invest the effort to negotiate an agreement) then any fleet with a common type (like CL-65) will be flown by a single group of pilots.
Dual qual is something the company wanted in the new contract. So it doesn't surprise me that it found its way into this arbitration award. Especially considering that other airlines already have dual qual.