Not trying to step on toes here
Not trying to **** anyone off. I just think that if the AirTran pilot group is hasty, we set a new "basis of comparrision" that all the other Airlines will fight when it comes to their contracts. Big picture I am not sure the smaller fish (admittedly growing) should set standards that the pilot profession needs to overcome. Let the unions that better leadership and more expirience lead the way. In a big way we all move forward or back as a group. Also it is clear from the TA that we have the wrong group leading the union for us to mve forward at this point.
Hope no ones offended. Not trying to pass the buck, I don't want us to bring the group down.
Yes the TA is one of those pay raises with "zero cost" to the airline. Also we pay $300-$700/ Mo for medical. That is not even considered. Things like changing start pay from door closed to moving. ETC Trust me if this new TA set any kind of standard then we will all maybe richer but with poorer quality lives.