Originally Posted by
frankwasright
Yes,it is.An alliance between airlines would be nice.I doubt that would ever happen.Most people do not have the stomach for what SHOULD happen,to wit : Compas/Pinnacle/Go Jets would be excluded in everything -no jumpseats,no hiring from there,etc.Companies that vote for paycuts need to be cut off and die on the vine.
Should be noted that Compass is able to keep their costs low via low longevity. Most senior pilot on property is just shy of 6 years, and we've just heard the flow will begin in the fall. After that, the senior pilot will be approximately 5 years, with the junior captain at 3 years.
The Compass contract is in no way concessionary, and our creation isn't suspect, as GoJets is (union busting operation).
Just general commentary for those who may not be familiar with Compass. Don't want anyone assuming that concessions have been voted in or imposed. Still working under the agreement that the Northwest MEC negotiated on our behalf (this occurred before Compass hired its first pilot) in 2007.