Hey, lets not derail a good rant!

I'd venture a guess that over the last 15 years, a huge number of guys, say 30-40 percent of the pilot group have been bumped to reserve. And what percentage of the airline is currently on reserve? Every seat, every plane, every domicile has guys on reserve every day. "F-EM! They bid it!" is the new mantra. As Anita Bryant used to say, "Reserve!, Its not just for CHOOSERS anymore!"

The last three years of musical airplane chairs was what? A dream?

This 2 year bandaid will pass and we won't see the next contract for at least 7 years. No changes to QOL issues, sick leave accrual, training pay, PBS, etc etc etc. Hope the narrow body guys like 31 hours in CLE (etc) for zero pay! The company will get the relief they want for pennies on the dollar and we will have blown a great opportunity. They will have zero incentive to negotiate. Its likely that by then, our contract will be so cheap (relative to DAL) that it will pay them to dig in their heels.

The pendulum swung and knocked us on our a$$e$ after 9-11. Its finally swinging back and we're wiling to sell ourselves short for 13% in quick cash. You've got to doff your cap to Oscar and chalk up another huge win for Willis. Section 6 openers are RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER and, THEY CAME TO US! When that ever happened?