Originally Posted by
wiz5422
Yes, moving forward on PBS has been suspended by the company even though the 41st 175 was delieverd. The company didn't think PBS was in their best interest at the moment so therefore the suspension.
Just like flow was suspended and, or metered.
Seems they can do anything they want. I agree with you, the company does not want PBS yet. When they do and are ready they will come to the bargaining table, most likely after PSA has agreed and approved, then pressure is on our MEC to agree and “me too” us into a PSA agreement. Even if our MEC and the company both would like to kick-the-can-down-the-road on PBS, SHOULD the letter not be enforced? Shouldn’t discussions be happening?
41st has been delivered. Discussion is suspended, Company has a freeze on Rsv, and other improvement talks. Discussing PBS per the letter is a hand to be played and can bring them back to the table. File another grievance.
Announcements this year will be interesting. UA increasing regional flying, UA openly discussing and opening Scope discussions in order to compete against LLC/ULLCs, and survive pressure from shareholder to increase profits and margins. Boeing lost the legal fight 4-0 vote in favor of Bombardier/Delta/Airbus- CS100/300
Really hard to predict what the Regional industry will look like by December 2018, yet alone ENY by Summer/Fall 2018.
Just a thought.