Originally Posted by
sailingfun
Everyone predicted the pilot groups would yield on scope in the last round of contract negotiations. These aircraft were conceived along with the New version of the E175 with that premise in mind. Everyone was wrong. Much of the gains on scope made by the airlines were based on the premise the feed would increase mainline jobs. CEO’s also repeatadly promised that flying would return to the mainline when times got better. In fact neither happened. I suspect not 1 pound and not 1 seat will continue into the next round of contracts.
The other consideration is that they need the relief now. Orders need to be placed, plans made and slots procured. Contracts are amended all the time. No one is discussing this change.
They didn’t yield because management weren’t that serious on pursuing the scope relief. There is no MRJ available and there is no version 2 E175 either. I guarantee you once these planes are ready to go management will do anything and will get them on property, preferably at the regionals of course. These planes are the future. Who gets to fly them is just a matter of how much it costs to buy out mainline guys. Anyone who says they’ll turn down more $$$ for the greater good is full of crap.