Originally Posted by
Bravix
Then push for dedicated and non-dedicated designations and base jumpseat priority off of those. A SkyWest pilot has a different number for Delta, depending on if they're dedicated or not.
Tired of hearing this excuse from United pilots when its blatantly false. Sure, these things happened. But if that was all the problem really was, then you would have chosen one of a number of better solutions. Instead, you guys created an entirely new priority with you at the top of it (after own metal). How convenient that your "solution" to the problem just so happened to put you guys higher up in priority than the regional guys who only fly United (if not on own metal).
If you fly for Skywest than you know that wouldn’t be possible. At ORD the crews fly for both United and American. I’m sure it’s that same at other domiciled too. Again, why wouldn’t united be a higher priority after own metal. United is the creator of that flying. United Airlines wants to protect their operation and get their pilots to work. In the absence of being able to designate designated crews which you know is not possible the only way to do it is exclusive vs non exclusive carriers.
It’s not a false narrative . I live it every time I commute. I have missed trips so a delta connection dedicated pilot could commute.