Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Somewhat correct but I think for some folks it was easier to leave some money on the table knowing it might help someone who really NEEDED to keep their job. Any major pilot who's had a few years *should* be in a position to take a couple years off without major financial consequences if necessary, but new-hires right out of regionals/135/91 are not all in that position yet.
Spot on. Most guys that have been at this a while have a healthy cushion. I took 6 mo. and could easily take 2 years if offered. I'm not rich like Carlsbad, OZ, and MEA, but I'm doing ok. I said a while ago I was hoping for the best, but feared we could layoff 1000-2000 pilots at AA. Glad to hear Alaska offered a good deal and guys took it. Still optimistic we can avoid furloughs at AA, but not looking good.