Originally Posted by sailingfun

The problem is many of the opinions are devoid of facts. I would like to see the posters actually provide details of the claimed scope sale as a example. Scope was not sold in the 01 contract as the rates were derived directly from the 777, 767-400 and 737NG negotiations years prior. The claim that scope was not sold under duress is also false. The single biggest scope give back was LOA 46 signed with the company standing on the courthouse steps with bankruptcy paperwork in hand.
The RJ influx changed how new pilots earned their time. Instead of flying checks all night and instructing pilots could jump into a jet. The economy is what drove career stagnation’s.