MG has been so vehemently opposed to the collective bargaining process that I'm sure he would be willing to entertain anything to avoid giving us a contract.

For those of you hold-outs that are saying this contract needs to be In line with the high end of our industry, I wouldn't hold your breath. Both the company and the union negotiators have said explained that we aren't going to have legacy pay rates. If you plan on staying, adjust your expectations. If you want legacy pay rates and a contract, leave! But that means you need to start filling out apps and going to job fairs. For all of the naysayers on here who say that finding a job is easier said than done, they're correct. You're not going to get called as soon as you hit the submit button on the app. It's going to be a lot of work. But if that work means that by the second year of your new job, you'll be making more than a topped-out Allegiant FO, and your third year you'll be making nearly as much as a captain, then it's completely worth the effort.

Something to consider: in addition to the 16% contribution to your 401k (even without your match), AA is also talking about profit sharing of an additional 5%. 21% vs our 4%. But hey, at least we are home every night.

For those of you who are not considering leaving, ask yourself "If (fill in the blank) called tomorrow and offered me a job, would I take the job?". If the answer is "yes", get your stuff out there. If the answer is "no", you should look up Stockholm Syndrome or battered-wife syndrome.