March 30, 2015 MEC Update has information regarding the MEC voting down the LOA that would have replaced the MOU covering extensions. The MOU was rescinded by ALPA. The negotiating committee and company negotiated an agreement that guaranteed either 2.5 or 5.0. The 2.5 was active at the first minute of extension versus the MOU that required the 30 minutes of free time.

The MEC voted down the LOA. The reasons my reps gave for not voting yes were the number of pay claims on going. So instead of giving us more options for higher pay and to continue the operation, my LEC decided the added work was too much for the company I suppose.

This reminds me of some of the other great ALPA decisions that has taken money out of my pocket over the years.... takes me back to the stove pipe and the cessation of trip trading decisions.

I have asked my friends at AA and DL and they said they get nothing for extensions and the expectation is that they will extend.