Originally Posted by
Wynncore
I agree! And I hope that they do, because the pilot group deserves it. All I'm saying is that they've (AAG) have won on the scope issue time and time and time again. Even the arbitrators punted on it which only further sets precedence that creates an uphill battle on the issue for the pilots. Because the contract literally has zero scope language it only benefits the company to keep it that way. If they're going to give in on scope, they're going to want something else in return. It's reality.
That's how B&B play. No, they want their cake and to eat it too.
First they'll approach QX pilots with another Commit to Compete plan to "give" QX E190-E2s. No doubt purchased or leased from OO.
Next they'll use it to twist ALK pilot's arms during negotiations, so you'll get your scope but they'll count on the QX E2 thing to panic the ALK pilot group and cave on virtually everything else.
Then, whatever additional costs are incurred by your contract improvements they'll offset with skywest flying.
If only they used that acumen to actually run the airline day-to-day.