"We are a two carrier airline. United flying is at 50 pct of last year. AA at 40."

What you don't understand is that it doesn't matter how much United and American is down.

Mesa gets paid IF planes are flying.

I'm an SURE that our UNITED side is flying more than our mothership, way more.

My commute used to have 5 daily departures. There last couple of month, there have been 2 per day. This month, Mesa does 1 of the 2 daily flights. That is from IAH and IAD.

So this month, THIS route is DOWN 80% for Mainline, and Mesa is UP 100%.

If there is too little express flying, United takes action. ExpressJet has been cut 100% from their flying.

Mesa floors the right size of aircraft at the LOWEST cost for mainline. I'm sure we BOTH agree to that. IF there is less flying to be shared, Mesa has the greatest advantage for survival.



On another note:

Aren't we a 3 carrier airline now???

Not only that, but does the 3rd carrier part of our pilot group help subsidize Mesa payroll if this ridiculous MOU passes?

Should I start typing up an Alpa grievance just in case?