Well, I'm sure many ALPA supporters have different opinions than mine, but one has to ask exactly what line pilots have collectively gotten representationally over the last 15 years for their investment. It would seem obvious that what is happening at Eagle reveals a systemic dysfunction vs. an isolated one considering how this and similar operational attitudes exist within other carriers and the national entity that should be monitoring such carriers representatives financial conduct at the very least. Line pilots really are "investors" in a "product" and it appears that investment isn't reaping returns for the investors, instead funding extravagant living for those few with access to the investment capital, both at the individual carrier level and at the national level.

The ROI for virtually all line pilots in the industry has been a complete bust while it appears it's the exact opposite for those in elected ALPA positions.