Originally Posted by
ManFlex
I'm sure that's all true. I'm not a fan of the IBT Airline Division either. And I don't work for RAH in any way shape or form. But the crux of what I'm asking is: is FAPA financially and logistically ready to handle the new boss - Bill Franke? Do you guys understand what you will be dealing with?
FAPA has a long relationship with the folks at ALPA. A number of ALPA leaders spent some time in Denver with FAPA when the IBT raided the property back in 2010/2011. There was consistent communication with ALPA during the separation process last year. The fact of the matter is ALPA doesn't want us today, too messy. Both sides have left the door open for future possibilities but ALPA doesn't want the cost of rebuilding this at Frontier.
I am confident in FAPA's ability dealing with Franke et al. The few folks that I have personally heard mention ALPA at F9 either have a personal issue with one or two of the FAPA guys that have been busting their arse for several years in a row or they don't like to volunteer for anything and they think ALPA will do more work on their behalf. That is one of the tough realities of independent labor unions, you actually have to show up and work if you want it to prosper.