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Old 09-30-2014 | 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Really
Yes, I do know how it works! As I stated above, I don't have an answer. Sorry! In the late 60's when they had a shortage of pilots United actually trained the pilots from 0 time!!! Can you believe that! Anyway, not trying to beat you up just trying to give you a different prospective! 25 yrs ago 90% of the flying was done via Majors now it's about 60%. Yes, the Majors gave it up however, the Commuters picked it up!! So BOTH pilot groups are GUILTY!!
You are crazy. It was given up by mainline period. Blaming the commuters for flying it is stupid. I agree we need to act together to raise pilots pay for all aircraft no matter what size company flies them but it was mainline's to give or retain.....period.