Unfortunately I’m flying during the call but would love to grill them about staffing. It really is unacceptable, especially now that they are able to fill classes.

Captains, this could become your problem, too. I wouldn’t be surprised if CA floors are raised pretty soon because of a CA shortage in the early fall.

1. I hope that in the awkward “any other questions?” moment of silence, one of you will speak up and grill them about the staffing plan, before a 70 year old FA decides to tell a 15 minute story and waste the opportunity.

2. Your Union will listen to your input but you need to show you’re serious. The more people that contact the MEC, the higher they will put the staffing issue on their list. Contact your MEC (log in first) at http://cpz.alpa.org/ContacttheMEC/tabid/10501/Default.aspx it takes 2 minutes.