Recently our airplanes were scheduled to be cleaned twice as much as they were. Our rampers are no different than your rampers. Minimum wage performers. We are going through yet another transition period of cutting costs. As long as it doesn't compromise safety so-be-it. Management gets paid to make this airline profitable and we get paid to move the airplanes.

A new contract will hopefully quiet those who question the business model. I for one enjoy working for an airline providing travel opportunities to those who value a dollar.

Our work rules are better than most. Every guy/gal I fly with share the same positive outlook. Growing pains / change is exactly that... I haven't seen shortcuts in our maintenance nor our training and safety department. I've been here for 8 years and we have many who could play ball for any major yet choose to stay because Spirit is a good place to be - and has the potential to serve its' pilots with a highest quality of life.

Those that complain are in the minority - yet I embrace their opinions - know that all of us are working to make this small airline a great airline.