Wow. UFB how such a positive thread - new vacancies - has turned into something very ugly. I've been guilty of the same sweeping indictments, but you guys are taking this to another level.

For background, I'm a 2000 hire; a twice furloughed dirtbag.

I remember sitting in a bathroom stall in the LAXFO back in mid-2001 and reading an unflattering comment about the 570. I've flown with more than a few 570 and I can't think of a single 570 pilot that I've had any issues with. I know more than a few 570s that I've flown with and they've all been consummate professionals. I've talked to them on layovers and I don't have any issues with the way that they handled themselves in '85. None of them crossed the picket line and I doubt that many were even viewing that as a viable option.

As for the Bunkie thing, I'm usually WB reserve due to my juniority. I fly Bunkie a lot. I can't think of a single fellow Bunkie that I'd classify the way that has been portrayed on this thread. ... maybe I'm that Bunkie? I hope not. I try to make sure I remain engaged and do my job. I haven't noticed anyone like has been mentioned upthread.

We can focus on the 2%ers; every airline/company has them. And they're pretty well known. However, I'd prefer to think of them as an anomaly and not deserving of an extended discussion.

This is a great time to be a United pilot; to paraphrase a Captain I flew with not too long ago ... this is the best we've seen it as pilots in more than 30 years.

Good luck to all; I hope everyone got the BES they wanted on this latest bid. If not, there will be more great bids to follow.