Originally Posted by
SawF16
If they pay the same (or more) and they bring over their own jets that will also pay that higher rate, WGAS? Are there really that many folks concerned that they may never get to the 767 fleet because they are stuck on a 737-9 even though they would pay exactly the same in your scenario?
So you are actually proposing that we should favor a lower pay rate for a given fleet on the off chance that we merge with another company that has that fleet as well, and the SL arbitrators are somehow cowed into accepting the fact that a similar pay rate makes two fleets similar in terms of desirability/QOL to pilots?
I just don't follow your logic in this case, and my answer is "Yes, I would love to see the 737-9 and A-321 pay the same as a 767."
I'm not proposing anything. I'm simply asking a question. I'm trying to start a discussion. Stimulate thought if you will. I'm not stating my opinion one way or the other.
My question is, is there a possibility that if DALPA were consider the the 737-900ER equal to the 767-300ER could that be a disadvantage to us in an arbitrated ISL integration? I'm not sure how the arbitrator would have to be cowed into anything. Is QOL one of the factors used in the ALPA merger policy? What about desirability? The arbitrators didn't buy that the 744 was any more desirable then the 777. NWA tried to convince them the "Super Premium" WB flying was somehow better. It didn't work.
As I said earlier, I'm simply trying to create a discussion.