Originally Posted by
CLMP
Lastly, the Airbus and the MD-80 are two very different jobs. You are very quick to dismiss those (some of whom have multiple engine failures) as unsafe pilots who purposely fly broken aircraft. It is an INSULT to us all.
Again, I'm not on the list, but I think this is right on the money. No professional aviator knowingly takes unsafe airplanes. It simply isn't worth the risk to the license.
I have nothing but admirations for the Allegiant MD guys. They've save Allegiant from a smoking hole Valujet type incident that could and would kill off the whole thing. Too bad management can't or won't recognize that the pilots are what's keeping the whole thing afloat.
Sad, really sad.