Originally Posted by
Winston
You're conflating correlation with causation: sub-standard regional pay was expanded to the extent it has been at the point of a gun as bankruptcy courts dictated terms. In today's market, the reality is that that flying will be brought in-house and those former regional pilots will be paid close to 200% what they were formerly paid to fly the same or similar routes/equipment.
You're partially correct.
The mid term ESOP at UAL opened up the scope at UAL, contract 2000 even more. So even through there was the "gun to the head" of bankruptcy and the 70 seat gives away on round 2, that's not the complete story. Pilots willingly gave up scope on CBA's BEFORE 9/11. The BK/post 911 era just took it further.
Contract 2000 was a heavy jets for RJ's exchange.
"Don't worry about those RJs, you'll be a widebody CA!!!!!"
Ha ha, right......
Originally Posted by
Winston
The supply/demand curve is a beautiful thing when it benefits YOU.
Exactly, ask a senior UAL pilot on C2000 or a DAL pilot on C2001.
"Scope is junior guys problem....."
There's many of us that STILL have it fresh in our minds.
And sadly, those that have short memories.