Originally Posted by FlyingKat

Not saying I agree with the Eagle CAs methods, but if you think the decision by 9E pilots to cave on the contract concessions doesn't affect everybody else, then you are really being naiive. Pattern bargaining has ruled this industry for years so what one pilot group gets (or loses) affects everybody else.

What the 9E pilots did was well within their rights to do as a pilot group, and they did what they feel was best for them. But on the other hand, don't come around crying because other pilot groups are angry because they are now having to look at concessions because you decided to vote for a concessionary contract.