Originally Posted by dawgdriver

Our preferential bidding system is merely a reflection of what has increasingly become the norm for AAY crews in recent years. This is nothing new. The difference is that, like Obamacare, it no longer affects 'the other (junior) guy'. It's pervasive and personal and hits even the most senior, heavily insulated and pampered pilot. What's truly stunning is the company email from management's anonymous 'Merlot Team' (who is that??) that insinuates all is well with the Feb bid. It paints a disturbing picture of just how far out of touch the new Allegiant management 'Team' really is. This was a VERY promising company just 4 years ago. The continuing erosion and demise is a testament to the sheer devastation that can occur with short-sighted, incompetent and arrogant management. While the stock continues to trade at all time high levels, the execs are partying on the Lido Deck….of the Titanic. In their drunken stupor they've failed to notice the life boats slowly disappearing, occupied by the employees abandoning ship.

What Wall Street seems to be missing is the fact that these gravity-defying profits are a result of under-funding and under-staffing the operation. Crews have virtually zero support from overwhelmed agencies such as dispatch, scheduling, IT, maintenance control, training, etc. Middle management is no help as they ignore us or blame us for the problems. Lately we have suffered one disaster after another: fleet shutdowns, training department shutdowns, simulator shutdowns, massive delays (blamed on crew sick calls), extreme sub servicing, software nightmares, etc.

As the saying goes, "pigs get fed, hogs get slaughtered". Drink up.