Mentioned the contract today to an ex compass guy. Was a 07 hire and flowed out in ‘14. He was apparently really involved with the union and the contract at that time.

Said extending it was “genius” because “now they can’t blame the pilots if the flying doesn’t get renewed”

I suppose he meant they just locked in the current rates to make it cheaper on our next bid? Dunno


On one hand, our contract and pay honestly isn’t that bad for a regional. I’m quite happy with it minus the bonus thing. Considering we’re fighting to keep our flying, I’m not too upset we’re not trying to vote in some amazing new pay rate right now that may be a nail in the 2020 coffin.

If this was OO or mainline, and we weren’t in danger of losing birds, I’d say it’s utter BS that the contract was renewed overnight and pretty much stabbing the pilot group in the back.

But in my (maybe naive?) eyes, I’d rather have a job/upgrade in 2020 than get a $5 pay bump now.

My .02