Originally Posted by
Klondike Bear
If he was so right on the international threat why do they keep allowing more and more JVs? Changing from EASKs to BH? Allowing our international partners to feed Delta's growing domestic fleet while shrinking the international side.
I think the reason it seems like DALPA has done better is we have had an airline that was run better than United for awhile, that will probably change once Anderson retires. We were able to trade pay rates for work rules and profit sharing.
I was referring to international threats like Norwegian (foreign flagging) and ME3 carriers in which Moak was instrumental in partnering with airline managements in lobbying against the unfair international trade practices.
I agree that the grievance settlement WRT to DAL's violation of international scope was completely mishandled and that those scope agreements need to ensure US carriers' fair share of the flying is protected.
My point is that Lee Moak provided tremendous leadership especially as ALPA President in the wake of John Prater's stint. His partnership with management enhanced the battle against unfair foreign competition and helped keep Delta pilots' compensation at the top of the industry. The relationship became too cozy with the recent TA and the Delta pilots were right to vote no and demand a change. But let's not pretend that DALPA has not done a lot of good for pilots and ALPA.