Originally Posted by
spaaks
I didn't say gojet was the ONLY, I said they were 'one of' if not the first. Great mistakes, Gulfstream intnl...etc. were always the bottom feeders of the regionals (probably weren't that much of a threat to the larger, jet regionals though), but gojet was one of if not the first regionals (flying rj's) that showed managements that pilot groups were willing to stab each other in the back for their own benefit.
And this is what I was questioning.
GoJet certainly wasn't one of the first regional jet operators around was it? As soon as the big partners decided to outsource their flying, I'll bet that multiple airlines came in with ever decreasing cost structures to win the contracts. But I'm no airline industry historian. I'm sure someone will be along to regale us with at least one version of history sure to answer all questions.
Hey - isn't there a book out there called 'Flying the Line I/II' that probably lays this all out?
Flying the Line: The First Half Century of the Air Line Pilots Association: George E. Hopkins: 9780960970810: Amazon.com: Books
Flying the Line, Vol. 2: The Line Pilot in Crisis: ALPA Battles Airline Deregulation and Other Forces: George E. Hopkins: 9780960970834: Amazon.com: Books
This volume explores in great depth the Association's history from that time through the incumbency of Capt. Henry A. Duffy and the assumption of the ALPA presidency by Capt. Randolph Babbitt. It takes the reader behind the scenes of the political battles that were fought internally and presents a rare, uninhibited evaluation of the motives, emotions, and personalities involved in the traumatic issues that threatened to destroy the organization. This is a study of crisis and effect and contains priceless lessons that can be learned from past mistakes and successes. The book illustrates the lasting truth of the author's statement that "no victory ever stays won" and should be an incentive for members to get involved in the internal affairs of their union and use the experience of the past as preparation for the future.
Only $4 used! BARGIN!