Originally Posted by
Speed Select
I don’t think anyone is bitter. The issue is the diluting of earned benefits. The rule change is driven by one thing: Delta’s balance sheet. Hence, the opportunity/appropriateness of this to be addressed by ALPA.
As far as earning full Delta benefits, I suggest applying to mainline. I remember where I came from (ASA and ANG), and that stoked my motivation to move on to a more lucrative career with a major. At this point, I’m not interested in diluting my near or long term benefits for the false argument of getting 9E pilots to work (ref: 9E commuter clause; BTW, I gladly give up the Jumpseat to anyone going to work).
For those who don’t think others want a bite of our profit sharing, read above.
I don't believe anyone is asking for profit sharing. Also, you're only making my point. Regional pilots getting to work and filling your planes on the cheap
without booting revenue passengers HELPS your profit sharing. Sure you don't want your "earned" benefits diluted, but then you also want as much profit sharing as possible. Sounds like you want to have your cake and eat it too. I guess you'll have to decide which is more important to you but management has chosen the $$$ as always.