Originally Posted by
Rtrudder
It has been mentioned that the company and the union* are totally separate entities so it begs the question. . . With the threat, by the union* of certificate action for allowing jumpseats to UAL pilots, has any genius taken to time to contact management or the POI? I see lots of rhetoric and internet toughness and a woeful lack of research.
SAPA representative: "It looks like this captain let a UA pilot ride in the jumpseat."
*takes off SAPA badge, puts on SGU hat*
"I guess I'd better let the chief pilot know immediately."
Seriously, guys. The FAA isn't going to violate you. The company might fire you as an example, though.
On the plus side, that'd probably be a really easy way to find yourself on the short list to United.