Originally Posted by
Gman
You have no clue about our contract.
Do you seriously think we would operate a flight that we consider unsafe?
The opposite is true, pepole get fired for taking chances, not for going the safest route.
1- No, I don't have a clue about your contract, and I don't care to.
2-What is considered safe is often subjective, with the captain's opinion based upon (presumably) thousands of hours of flight time, and the manager's opinion based upon statistics, opinions, the way things used to be, or any of a thousand things. Differences are bound to occur.
If I'm called upon to defend my decisions, I want a union rep by my side. You can go in with your contract, or whatever you want. Best of luck to you.
3-The "safest route" is to never leave the gate. We take chances every time we push back. Every flight involves risk. We merely manage it.
4- I still can't tell if you're stupid or naive.