Originally Posted by RJ Pilot

November 16, 2014

Fellow DFW Pilots,


Negotiations Update

Recently, we received confirmation that AAG has officially withdrawn from this recent round of negotiations with ALPA. No specific explanation was given over AAG’s decision to walk away from the negotiating table, although the Company articulated their offense to a MEC Newsblast that was sent to the pilot group last Wednesday night. We urge everyone to judge the content of that Newsblast for themselves.

Be rest assured that your MEC has worked diligently on the past negotiations. We take this monumental responsibility seriously knowing the extreme importance of the outcome. We also understand that in addition to 2,500 pilots, there are over 11,000 other households counting on Envoy’s survival. Envoy pilots are sincerely interested in the future success of this Company and every member of the MEC is invested and dedicated in working together with the Company to secure a brilliant future for this carrier.

It is truly unfortunate and particularly disappointing that AAG walked away in the middle of negotiations, especially since we were making progress and believed we were relatively close to securing an agreement that the MEC could support. While our counter proposal achieved the economics demanded from the Company, we remained separated on the particulars regarding Fleet Commitment, Flow Through, and protections regarding existing employees for 12/4 Longevity Pay Caps. The Company had regressed in these areas.

Negotiating is typically a delicate dance where either party compromises to satisfy various interests. The Company is asking our pilot group to give up millions in concessions in order to better align our costs with the recent reduction in costs obtained at their other wholly-owned Fee-For-Departure airlines. In return, our pilots have voiced their needs for reasonable, equitable assurances. Our pilots are simply requesting that AAG provide future job security and an opportunity for career progression in return for the sought concessions.

It is important to add that we have learned AAG is likely to make some rather unpleasant announcements affecting Envoy’s upcoming operations. We have not been given specific details about this bad news on the horizon other than these announcements have less to do with negotiations than they do with Envoy’s inability to attract and retain pilots.

We recognize the hardship and stress the pilot group has endured as a result of these year and a half negotiations tacked onto the end of the bankruptcy process. We commend and appreciate your resolve. While it has not been an easy road traveled, we undoubtedly know that your continued professionalism will shine. It is your professionalism that keeps AAG interested in the pilots of Envoy. Please keep in contact with your local representatives and remember that they are listening.

The Company has not indicated if or when they will reengage the Association.



In Unity,


Anyone care to elaborate what the 'Bad News' is?

Good Luck.