Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
FirstClass,
Pilots aren't weak, but their negotiating leverage sure is. Seniority precludes pilots walking away because they cannot afford to start over. A 10-year pilot Taking a 20% pay cut for a contract period is better than going to the bottom of another seniority list. Golden handcuffs.
GF
Maybe in the past, but not today. Pilot's need to take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves today. It's a pilots market, its being wasted. The ideal situation is the contract airlines simply become to expensive to operate and mainline brings all the flying back in house. One can only hope that their airline goes out of business.