Originally Posted by
sflpilot
Bottom line: They will not cancel flying; someone will fly the airplane.
This may mean changing insurance, violation of the contract or street captains if they can't afford the lower ins. or can't afford the training events. They will NOT raise pay. Management will just push the pilot group as far as they need to. This is typical, they know they won't strike over it. It's simple, the pilot group takes a stand and try to strike if it gets to that or just capitulate. My money is on capitulation, just like everyone else has in this industry.
Just to clarify, AGAIN
This is not a "low-time" FO problem like Pinnacle and other airlines experience every couple years. It's because of the training events required and the inadequate staffing. The 170 does not have excessive insurance minimums.