That pilot had 14 years of experience at a carrier that no longer exists. Perhaps that is why it is bad for the two companies to keep the name of one of the FORMER companies. It is a new company, that furloughed pilot has zero time on the new property, and no reasonable expectation of displacing a current pilot at the new carrier.

I can't say I have no dog in this fight, as I am a Part 121 ALPA airline pilot, and I think we all have a dog in this fight. I am not the most experienced pilot out there, but I've been flying since 84. Many of you are allowing your sympathy for the furloughed, former USAirways pilots cloud your judgement.

Nobody is saying it is fair that they are furloughed. Nobody is wishing them a longer furlough. But there is a new company, and it should be comprised of those who were active employees at the time of its formation. I have to agree with 1 seat in that I can't believe the expectations of the FORMER USAirways pilot group. They do come off as a bunch of pompous, whiney dbags who think they are the gods of aviation because they were hired in 88. Who cares. They had no job at USAirways when it was acquired, and they have no right to displace someone at AWA who did.

More importantly, they AGREED to binding arbitration, so they should abide by it. They bemoan ALPA's credibility and honor, yet demonstrate none themselves. They were dealt a bad hand at USAirways, life sucks, but that is not the fault of AWA or the arbitrator. They should show some class and move on with the cards they have been dealt.