Originally Posted by
pilot64golfer
I don't think that's the reason. The 1st 3 years post-merger the guppy fleet was effectively fenced. So a lot of guys bid those seats and got in place knowing an SLI was coming, and so if they wanted to be a NB Captain, they'd have bid it a while back. I think this is just post-SLI balancing of seniority to flying.
Yes, we had guppies for 30+ years prior to the merger, and a lot of guys are going back to do flying that existed previously, but I don't think its fear of the UAL side, etc.
We need to have one side, us. And the other side should be management. Even if we have to deflate some footballs to win, we should do it. (Not that anyone would do that in real life)
I agree. I'm looking forward to returning from Mil Leave, and flying with LUAL pilots. As a commuter though, I can either go to IAH and be relatively senior, or commute to ORD and lose about 30-40% on LUAL equipment.
I can't agree enough with your last statement. (I like mine deflated and thrown underhanded)