Because I think you're unrealistic thinking you're going to get top of the line pay on your first contract, especially with a dirt bag operation like Allegiant.

Heck, they won't even hang two good engines on your MDs and you seem to think they're going to roll over and give you Legacy airline pay. All I hear is lots of "I won't accept less" bravado.

Lets see what happens when you hit the bricks. A couple months on strike and your "demands" may change. Personally, I doubt that you as a group have the gumption to really shut the place down, but that remains to be seen.

Again, I fully support your attempt to make things right, but at this point I also think some of you who post here are unrealistic. You may be fire eaters individually, but I'd be willing to bet there are enough in your rank and file who will accept $175 for top Captain pay and some modest gains in work rules.

But, like I said before, you have to shoot for the moon to get over the fence. Anything you gain with your FIRST contract will be better than what you have now. Sometimes small steps are better in the long run. Just don't be stupid and accept a long term contract.

Airline pilot contracts should be NO MORE than 4 years. The industry changes too much too quickly.

Best of luck. I hope you get what you deserve.