It's easy and can be fun throwing punches at each other on a public forum hiding behind the keyboard but some of you all need to grow up. The fact of the matter is that both sides are going to fight for the best deal possible. I wouldn't expect anything less. Arbitration is never good for either side and we as line pilots have zero control, so everyone just chill and show a little respect for one another. After all, we are all on the same boat now.

I may be biased but I have to agree that Alaska pilots really didn't gain much from this acquisition. The measly little pay raise as a result of JCBA wasn't worth the hassle IMHO. I can't speak for all VX pilots but I'm sure you'll miss the culture and the scheduling flexibilities but all in all, the VX folks made out okay given the circumstances. None of us asked for this merger but here we are, so let's deal with it and move on. I bet the company is having a field day reading this forum. They love to divide and conquer.

Many of us have lived through Kasher and a myriad of disappointments of mediocre contracts but we are still kicking. As for VX folks, many of you have been around the block a few times and this isn't your first rodeo. I get it. Let's all focus on 2020 and be good to each other. I'm looking forward to having a cold one with you all someday and the first two rounds are on me!