Originally Posted by
RJs2majors
Anyone claiming to know how the SLI will play out has no real credibility. They may or may not be in the know but APC sure isn't the place to post insider information.
In regards to VX pilots' windfall, it's 100% true. You have to give Mea some credit because he's right on. VX pilots would have never negotiated a 40% pay raise on their own to begin with. Many VXers claim that this is their 4th+ airline but why is that? Let's face it, many who ended up at VX are undesirables and the rest were using VX as a stepping stone. A normal person with an average or better IQ doesn't choose VX over the big boys and/or Alaska. VXers can cry all they want but you guys scored BIG. To reiterate, windfall=40%+ pay raise, a 401K worth a damn, and a job. You all could have just gone the way of Aloha. Accept reality and move on.
This has to be one of the most ignorant posts I've ever read and embarrassing that it comes from a fellow Alaska guy. I have many friends at VX whom I've flown with at various other carriers that are top-notch standup guys and gals. There isn't anything we can do about the SLI and we'll probably all end up within a few percentage points relative on the list so get over it. This drama is pointless, lets get some unity going for 2020. Were going to need it.