Originally Posted by
teddyballgame
When Parker first started wooing the AA pilots, didn't he promise them a seven-year fence?
Did that ever make it into writing in the final MOU?
If so, that would suggest that any AA aircraft put into a US base (like the -800 into PHL example above) would have to be flown by AA pilots, right? And vice versa.
I suppose the work-around would be to just have AA pilots from existing AA domiciles RON in the US bases from which those AA aircraft would operate.
Parker could have mentioned that 7 year fences may be an appropriate solution, but emphasis must be placed on may—no one, not even APA is dedicating to fences at this point:
https://public.alliedpilots.org/apa/...atest-QAs.aspx
https://public.alliedpilots.org/apa/...atest-QAs.aspx
https://public.alliedpilots.org/apa/...tegration.aspx
https://public.alliedpilots.org/apa/...f-the-MOU.aspx
https://public.alliedpilots.org/apa/...tegration.aspx
Originally Posted by
CanoePilot
NO fences at all.
SLI will not be implemented for at least 2.3-2.5 years—this is already a fence of sorts. How much more of a fence do some APA/USAPA pilots think they need? NWA had fences for an extended period, which hurt commuters and extended grievances 20 years down the road.
It is much more efficient and profitable for merged airlines to minimize fences. USAPA/APA pilots should seek every opportunity to avoid fences.
Many commuters will gain tremendous quality of life improvements by being able to transfer across fleets. Imagine the amount of time families across the newAmerican pilot group would recoup!
My personal opinion is that any merger should have wide body fences that are limited to 3 years and no fences should be established for narrow body aircraft. The net effect is a 5+ year fence from today with maximum consideration for the company and commuters.
newAmerican is scheduled to grow in Asia/Africa/Oceania and combines carrier retirements far outpace DAL/UAL in the near term. What more do you really need?