Originally Posted by
Captain Tony
And let's not forget these industry outliers, which are the true reason XE is losing money:
Industry leading 50 seat RJ rates
Company paid defined contribution retirement plans
90% company paid PPO health insurance
Company paid On the Job Injury (OJI) bank
Line Bidding with vacation touch/drop
Inability of the company to contact on-duty crew members for rescheduling except in person
No operational flexibility
Angry labor groups, unwilling to perform above minimum requirements of contracts.
This is not a union vs union pi$$ing contest. This is a very real merger failure because of diametrically opposed cultures clashing in a vacuum of leadership.
So yes, it's time for the ACQUIRED (not hired) carrier to get on board or get parked. The SKW BOD has clearly run out of patience. They are not going to let the angry money losing side sink the profitable and willing side.
Man I really don't understand your thoughts? Do you really want to see your fellow pilots make less? Do you have SKW stock that's at risk? Delta is probably saving tons of money after buying Pinnacle and forcing a corrective contract. Do the Endeavor pilots pat themselves on the back that they did what it took to help Delta be more profitable. They go home proud that they work for a profitable company and helped pay for the effort?