Originally Posted by Ben Salley

Sluggo:

I still think the merger of CAL/UAL will be positive for all of us as soon as we get past the isl and start rowing together. I understand bk, stagnation and furloughs; I left usair to come here. I could have held 756 CA on the last bid, I currently hold 737 CA and held it 5 years ago in 2008. The UAL proposal places me squarely as a nb f/o. I've NEVER been a nb f/o at CAL; so in the status and category criteria, not doh, I'm losing at least 7 years. Whatever the case may be, I hold no ill will towards any UAL Pilot. But like I said, I've never been a nb f/o at CAL or been remotely in danger of furlough. I don't particularly care to do that now, but the chips will fall where they fall.

Thanks for your honesty and candor.

Frats,

Ben