Originally Posted by
Captain Tony
But the problem is that a good 40% of the combined list know they are never leaving this place for various reasons (age, seniority, finances, family, etc). So they will do whatever it takes to keep it afloat until they can retire. Most of these same people are also well into 6 figures, and a 5 or 6k pay cut isn't going to break them like the company folding would. We call these people "scared lifers".
I agree, most lifers I talk to care more about the schedule then the money. They know they can go to mainline and make more money, but the drastic change in sked isn't worth it to them.
Unless its some massive concession, I think a TA sent to the pilot group will pass. APC poll will say 70% NO, actual results 70% YES. Some things never change
