Originally Posted by mike734

I have felt the same way for nearly ten years now. And I never fail to remind our VPs that they owe me nearly $500k in back wages. But, lately I've been upgrading my uniform, making PAs from the front of the cabin and engaging passengers on most every flight. And you know what? I'm happier, my blood pressure is lower and I'm less distracted. I enjoy going to work again. I even ordered a hat!

I've been flying with an FO that wears the full uniform all the time and hands out cards to the kids. As I watch him interact with the pax and kids I can see how they are happy and that it makes him happy. I'm tired of being angry. If we have any chance of winning the Battle for Seattle it's going to be because people would rather fly on us. And it's not going to be our shiny new jets that keep them comming. It's going to be competitive fares, convenient schedules and a pleasant experience. I still want my $500k but Even more than that, I need this place to continue to exist long after I retire.