Originally Posted by
deltajuliet
I want to know where Air Wisconsin gets the money to pay their pilots somewhat appropriately, especially with their uncertain future, and why other regional managements can't do the same.
- They (the owners of AWAC) negotiated well with US Airways when they (along with RAH) saved US Airways, which was close to Ch. 7.
- They're not up to their eyeballs in debt to pay for brand new (shiny) jets. Flying old, paid-for equipment has it's advantages.
- They get paid for each completion and AWAC generally completes 99% or more of the flights.
That's a start.
Those who think we can have a contract to allow for growth don't get it. That growth would have to undercut someone else in this industry, perpetuating the whipsaw effect. The company can't offer a flow through agreement like many other wholly owned operators so there must be more on the table. We'll see what happens.