I'm on Motch's side. I think there are much bigger "fish to fry" and the uproar on this issue is, to me, unnecessary, and as Motch pointed out the reality is that the vast majority of pilots will pick up their new iPad without giving it a second thought. Do I think we should be paid? Absolutely. Do I trust the union to resolve this issue for me? Absolutely. Will I go out of my way to pick up the new iPad? Not a chance, but I'm heading to Denver for 5 weeks of training and I suspect I can get it done then so for me it's non-issue.

The iPad is an incredible and powerful tool. I am genuinely pleased to have that tool in my flight bag, and I hope the union is encouraging the company to continue to improve this tool by adding power, fixed holders, and universal onboard wifi. I believe those issues are far more important than getting one hour of pay for picking up my new tool that will help me be a better pilot.

Actually the fact that people have decided to complain about 1 hour of time inorder to get a tool like the iPad is somewhat humorous and certainly a sign of the times.